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Graphene nanoribbon explored as basis for gamma monitoring in fusion machines
A tiny ribbon may hold big promise for detecting radiation damage in future tokamaks.
Researchers at the University of Arizona have shown that, when exposed to gamma radiation, graphene nanoribbons exhibit altered current flow from quantum effects while maintaining their atomic framework, suggesting strong potential for use in sensors for monitoring gamma-induced damage to materials and devices in extreme environments, such as fusion machines.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by YMG
Monday, November 16, 2020|3:40–5:50PM EST
Session Chair:
Natalia Saraeva (ANL)
Alternate Chair:
Nicolas E. Stauff (ANL)
Session Organizer:
Staff Producer:
Eileen Cullen (American Nuclear Society)
Nuclear energy is increasingly recognized as an essential component to address worldwide energy demand and environmental sustainability. There are over 50 reactors around the globe currently under construction. At the same time, the U.S. is currently ceding its global nuclear competitiveness. The recent Administration Strategy to Restore American Nuclear Energy Leadership calls for empowering the US global competitiveness, among other recommendations. This panel will discuss the current actions that US Government and industry is undertaking to strengthen the US competitiveness, as well as longer terms needs for the strategy to succeed.
Allison Irion
ANL
Carol Berrigan
Nuclear Energy Institute
Jackie Kempfer
Third Way
Jeffrey Chamberlin
National Nuclear Security Administration
Aleshia Duncan
Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy
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