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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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ANS Student Conference 2025
April 3–5, 2025
Albuquerque, NM|The University of New Mexico
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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Discovering, Making, and Testing New Materials: SRNL’s Center For Hierarchical Waste Form Materials
Savannah River National Laboratory researchers are building on the laboratory’s legacy of using cutting-edge science to effectively immobilize nuclear waste in innovative ways. As part of the Center for Hierarchical Waste Form Materials, SRNL is leveraging its depth of experience in radiological waste management to explore new frontiers in the industry.
Technical Session|Sponsored by IRD|Cosponsored by THD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 5
Session Chair:
Erik H. Wilson
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Lin-Wen Hu
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Recently Added Capabilities of the PLTEMP/ANL Code for Design and Safety Analysis of Research Reactors
1:00–1:20PM CDT
Arnold P. Olson (Argonne National Laboratory), Mohammad Kalimullah (Argonne National Laboratory), Earl E.Feldman (Argonne National Laboratory), Arnold P. Olson (Argonne National Laboratory), Basar Ozar (Argonne National Laboratory), Dhongik S. Yoon (Argonne National Laboratory), Sero Yang (Argonne National Laboratory), Justin W. Thomas (Argonne National Laboratory), Jeremy R. Licht (Argonne National Laboratory)
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Safety and Performance Evaluation of a Proposed Low-Power Irradiation of an LEU Fuel Element in the MITR Fission Converter Experimental Facility
1:20–1:40PM CDT
Caroline J. Sears (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Lin-Wen Hu (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Benoit Forget (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Kyle E. Anderson (Argonne National Laboratory), Valerio Mascolino (Argonne National Laboratory), Tyler S. Sumner (Argonne National Laboratory), Se Ro Yang (Argonne National Laboratory), Erik H. Wilson (Argonne National Laboratory)
Concepts for a High-Power Thermal Test Reactor Using LEU Fuel
1:40–2:00PM CDT
Michael Worrall (Idaho National Laboratory), Matthew Johnson (Idaho National Laboratory), Brandon H. Harroff (MPR Associates)
Advanced Test Reactor Low Enriched Uranium U-10Mo Element Test Campaign
2:00–2:20PM CDT
Bryon J. Curnutt (Idaho National Laboratory), Eric Woolstenhulme (Idaho National Laboratory), Jad Jaber (MPR Associates, Inc.)
Research and Test Reactor Conversion Analysis Software and Verification Under NQA-1
2:20–2:40PM CDT
Justin W. Thomas (Argonne National Laboratory), Walid Mohamed (Argonne National Laboratory), Aurelien X. Bergeron (Argonne National Laboratory), Erik H. Wilson (Argonne National Laboratory)
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