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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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2025 ANS Annual Conference
June 15–18, 2025
Chicago, IL|Chicago Marriott Downtown
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Smarter waste strategies: Helping deliver on the promise of advanced nuclear
At COP28, held in Dubai in 2023, a clear consensus emerged: Nuclear energy must be a cornerstone of the global clean energy transition. With electricity demand projected to soar as we decarbonize not just power but also industry, transport, and heat, the case for new nuclear is compelling. More than 20 countries committed to tripling global nuclear capacity by 2050. In the United States alone, the Department of Energy forecasts that the country’s current nuclear capacity could more than triple, adding 200 GW of new nuclear to the existing 95 GW by mid-century.
Executive Session|Panel
Wednesday, November 15, 2023|10:00–11:45AM EST|International Ballroom East
Session Chair:
Dr. Kimberly Petry (DOE)
Alternate Chair:
Dr. Kaushik Banerjee (PNNL)
Session Organizer:
Are We on the Right Track?
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is pursuing a consent-based approach for spent nuclear fuel interim storage facilities. DOE already issued a request for information (RFI) asking feedback on the consent based siting process, removing barriers for meaningful participation, and the role of interim storage. DOE also announced a funding opportunity to provide resources to the interested communities to learn about the consent-based siting and management of spent nuclear fuel. Following the funding opportunity announcement, DOE recently announced $26 million in funding for groups of university, nonprofit, and private-sector partners that will work with communities interested in DOE’s community-centered approach to storing and disposing of spent nuclear fuel. This panel will discuss the status of DOE's consent-based siting related activities, past activities in this area, and provide insight on the path forward in the light of past experiences.
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