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Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
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Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2023)
February 6–9, 2023
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Nominations for national awards open for 2023 ANS Annual Meeting
Nominations for the 2023 Annual Meeting awards are now being accepted, through the deadline of March 1. Hash Hashemian, chair of the ANS Honors and Awards Committee, urged members in a letter posted online to nominate their peers: “Your nomination of highly qualified individuals is the key step in recognizing their contributions and ensuring that the ANS Honors and Awards Program is aware of their achievements.” The recipients of the national awards, listed below, will be honored at the 2023 ANS Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Ind. Honorees will be notified of their selection by May.
Technical Session|Sponsored by IRD
Wednesday, December 1, 2021|12:30–2:15PM EST |Columbia 12
Session Chair:
Kenan Unlu (Penn State Univ.)
Session Organizer:
Igor Jovanovic
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Automated Fast Neutron Computed Tomography at Ohio State University Research Reactor
12:35–12:55PM EST
Ibrahim Oksuz (Ohio State Univ.), Matt Bisbee (Ohio State Univ.), Nerine Cherepy (LLNL), James Hall (LLNL), Lei Cao (Ohio State Univ.)
Summary
Precursor Isotopes as Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator Fuel
12:55–1:15PM EST
Marshall Millett (U.S. Naval Academy)
Characterization of Penn State's Reactor Core Face Irradiation Fixture
1:15–1:35PM EST
Susanna Angermeier (Penn State Univ.), Maksat Kuatbek (Penn State Univ.), Amanda Johnsen (Penn State Univ.)
Characterization of the Fast Neutron Irradiator Fixture at the Pennsylvania State Breazeale Reactor
1:35–1:55PM EST
Maksat Kuatbek (Penn State Univ.), Bruce D. Pierson (PNNL), Stephanie Lyons (PNNL), Amanda M. Johnsen (Penn State Univ.)
Upgrading the Breazeale Nuclear Reactor Control Console
1:55–2:15PM EST
Jeffrey A. Geuther (Penn State Univ.), Adams N. Tong (Penn State Univ.), Daniel B. Beck (Penn State Univ.), Sean M. Herrmann (Penn State Univ.), Gokhan Corak (Penn State Univ.)
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