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A message from Curtiss-Wright
High-Temperature neutron flux detectors for Generation IV reactors and SMRs
Don Miley of Idaho National Laboratory leads a highly enjoyable and thought-provoking tour through the images, perceptions, and yes, the reality of 'nuclear' and nuclear energy research through history.
What should 'nuclear' mean to us? What images and perceptions should immediately come to mind?
Thanks to TEDx Talks for sharing this video.
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