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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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INL reports findings on unusual quantum behavior of plutonium
Scientists at Idaho National Laboratory have discovered that plutonium hexaboride (PuB6) displays a type of unusual quantum property called a topological Kondo insulating state. Materials with this property are neither typical electricity conductors nor regular insulators. Rather, they have exterior surfaces that strongly conduct electricity and interiors that block electricity.
Technical Session|Panel|Sponsored by NCSD
Wednesday, November 16, 2022|3:15–5:00PM MST|Copperwood
Session Chair:
James Cole (Sandia)
Alternate Chair:
Benjamin Martin (Y-12 Nat'l Security Complex)
Session Organizers:
Kermit A. Bunde
John A. Miller
This panel session is for sharing tools, lessons learned, challenges and associated with the management of and regulatory oversight for NCS programs. This panel builds on the discussions in previous sessions of lesson learned and training and qualification. However, it looks to share the perspective from more of a programmatic aspect as compared to a floor application level. The session will touch on oversight practices, conduct, and reporting. Panelists from industry and regulatory bodies will present.
Nick Brown
Nuclear Fuel Services
Chris Haught
Y-12
James Kuropatwinski
LANL
Alayna Pearson
Nuclear Safety and Environmental Assessments