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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|Panel|Sponsored by RPD
Monday, June 16, 2025|1:00–2:45PM CDT|Room 2
Session Chair:
John H. Jackson
Alternate Chair:
Abdalla Abou-Jaoude
Session Organizer:
The MARVEL reactor is trailblazing a path towards advanced reactor demonstration. As a Department of Energy sponsored effort, the project is keen to share lessons learned with the wider community to enable rapid follow-on developments in the commercial sector. To this end, this panel will offer broad perspectives on key insights gained during its rapid development cycle. Panelists will cover lessons learned relating to project management, cost/schedule, fabrication of critical components, and prototype testing.
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