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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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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
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“Nuclear popcorn” study gives insights into strong nuclear force
A study published recently in the American Physical Society journal Physical Review C reveals new findings about the strong nuclear force, the mysterious fundamental force that holds together the protons and neutrons of the atomic nucleus. Experiments conducted at Argonne National Laboratory have shown how the round, heavy nuclei of the nickel-64 isotope (containing 28 protons and 36 neutrons, making it the heaviest stable Ni isotope) changed into one of two shapes—either like a doorknob or a football—depending on the amount of energy exerted on it. A summary of the research on the Phys.org website compares the nuclei shape change to popcorn kernels changing shape when heated in a microwave.
14th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators
Technical Session
Thursday, December 2, 2021|3:05–4:50PM EST |Lincoln West
Session Chair:
Philip L. Cole (Lamar Univ.)
Alternate Chair:
Lin Shao
Session Organizer:
Suresh D. Pillai
Student Assistant:
Vincent Dallura
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Motivation and Development of a Compact Superconducting Accelerator for X-ray Medical Device Sterilization
3:10–3:30PM EST
Thomas K. Kroc (Fermi Nat'l Accelerator Laboratory)
Summary
Recent Progress at the Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center
3:30–3:50PM EST
Mason Yu (SHINE Medical Technologies), Eli Moll (SHINE Medical Technologies), Ross F. Radel (Phoenix LLC)
Development of Direct Activation Tracer Particles for Positron Emission Particle Tracking (PEPT)
3:50–4:10PM EST
T. W. Leadbeater (Univ. Cape Town), A. Buffler (Univ. Cape Town), K. Cole (Univ. Cape Town), M. R. van Heerden (Univ. Cape Town), J. Reich (Univ. Cape Town), A. Camroodien (Univ. Cape Town), D. Steyn (iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences)
Electron-irradiation-induced Color Centers in Silicon Carbide
4:10–4:30PM EST
Emilio Nanni (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University), P. K. Vasireddy (Stanford Univ.), M. Nasr (Stanford Univ.), D. Lukin (Stanford Univ.), M. Guidry (Stanford Univ.), J. Vuckovic (Stanford Univ.)
Industrial Treatment of Sludge from Drinking Water Plants: Comparison of the use of Accelerators and Gamma Rays for Acrylamide Reduction and Fertilizer Production
4:30–4:50PM EST
Ivica Vujcic (Vinca Institite of Nuclear Sciences), Slobodan Masic (Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences), Nikolina Nikolić (Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences)
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