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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
Nuclear Criticality Safety Division Topical Meeting (NCSD 2022)
Technical Session
Tuesday, June 14, 2022|1:00–2:45PM PDT|Pacific A
Session Chairs:
David K. Hayes
Michael L. Zerkle (BAPL)
Session Organizer:
Theresa E. Cutler
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Experimental Steps Toward a Density Law for Chlorine-Crediting Criticality Models of Aqueous Plutonium Solutions
Kelly E. Aldrich (LANL), Dung M. Vu (LANL), Kimberly M. Bonilla (LANL), Justin N. Cross (LANL), Stephen P. Willson (LANL), Jennifer Alwin (LANL), David Kimball (LANL), James Bunsen (LANL), Theresa Cutler (LANL), Laura Worl (LANL), Riley Bulso (LANL), Alicia Salazar-Crockett (LANL)
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The CWS Experiments -- An Experimental Study of the Effects of Chlorine on Thermal Neutron Absorption
Theresa Cutler (LANL), Kelsey Amundson (LANL), Jesson Hutchinson (LANL), Noah Kleedtke (LANL), Nicholas Wynne (LANL)
Integral Experiments at Sandia with Molybdenum Sleeves for Testing 95Mo Cross Sections in a Thermal Energy Spectrum
Nicolas Leclaire (IRSN)
Experiments to Measure the Inversion Point of the Isothermal Reactivity Coefficient in a Water-Moderated Pin-Fueled Critical Assembly at Sandia
Gary A. Harms (Sandia), David E. Ames (Sandia)
CERBERUS Integral Experiment Design
Kelsey Amundson (LANL), Theresa Cutler (LANL), Nicholas Thompson (LANL)
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