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The Curious History of Neutrinos and Nuclear Reactors

December 31, 2020, 7:09AMNuclear NewsJonathan Link, Patrick Huber, and Alireza Haghighat

Neutrinos steal energy from the core and seemingly offer little in return. The science and history of neutrinos are closely linked to those of nuclear power, but if science and history are any guide, this ne’er-do-well particle may yet contribute to our nuclear future.

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