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Division Spotlight
Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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November 2024
Nuclear Technology
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Latest News
Constellation announces TMI-1 restart, power purchase agreement with Microsoft
Nuclear powerhouse Constellation announced today the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft that will pave the way for the restart of Three Mile Island Unit 1—under a new name to honor Chris Crane, former chief executive of Constellation’s parent company, Exelon, who passed away earlier this year.
2022 International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Conference Speaker
Dr. Cha graduated from the Seoul National University with a Ph.D in Earth & Environmental Sciences. He has been the CEO at the Korea Radioactive Waste Agency since January 2018. He started his career in SK Engineering & Construction as a civil engineer and was President & Representative Director in TÜV SÜV KOCEN and the AMEC PARTNERS Korea. He worked at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in USA, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, and State Seoul National University.
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