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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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Inkjet droplets of radioactive material enable quick, precise testing at NIST
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have developed a technique called cryogenic decay energy spectrometry capable of detecting single radioactive decay events from tiny material samples and simultaneously identifying the atoms involved. In time, the technology could replace characterization tasks that have taken months and could support rapid, accurate radiopharmaceutical development and used nuclear fuel recycling, according to an article published on July 8 by NIST.
Technical Session
Tuesday, May 10, 2022|10:30AM–12:30PM EDT|Calypso
Session Chair:
Susannah Howieson (DOE)
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chair:
Donald Helton (NASA)
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UK Progress on Nuclear Space Power Systems
Jacob White (National Nuclear Laboratory), Tim Tinsley (National Nuclear Laboratory), Daniel Thatcher (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Oliver Ward (Rolls-Royce Submarines), Gary Jones (Rolls-Royce Submarines)
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Nuclear Propulsion and Trajectory Trades for a Mars Transit System
Christine M. Edwards (Lockheed Martin Space), Timothy Cichan (Lockheed Martin Space), Lisa May (Lockheed Martin Space)
Reactor and Coolant System Technology Maturation Strategy for Nuclear Electric Propulsion Applications
Dasari V. Rao (LANL), Kelsa Palomares (Analytical Mechanics Assoc.), Roger Myers (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Frank Curran (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center), Kurt Polzin (NASA), Adam Martin (NASA)
Evolution of Kilopower Reactors from Kilowatts to Megawatts
David Poston (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Marc Gibson (Space Nuclear Power Corp.), Patrick McClure (Space Nuclear Power Corp.)
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