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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.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
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Feinstein Institutes to research novel radiation countermeasure
The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, home of the research institutes of New York’s Northwell Health, announced it has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate the potential of human ghrelin, a naturally occurring hormone, as a medical countermeasure against radiation-induced gastrointestinal syndrome (GI-ARS).
Technical Session|Experimental Reactor Physics
Monday, April 22, 2024|1:30–3:15PM PDT|Franciscan B
Session Chair:
Tomas Peltan (Research Center Rez)
Alternate Chair:
Antonin Krasa
Session Organizer:
Luka Snoj
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Reactor Pressure Vessel Characterization Methods Development for the High Flux Isotope Reactor to Support Future Vessel Replacement
1:30–1:50PM PDT
D. Chandler (ORNL), K. Burg (ORNL)
Paper
Californium-252 Production Validation Studies at the High Flux Isotope Reactor with Campaign 78 Data
1:50–2:10PM PDT
D. Hartanto (ORNL), D. Chandler (ORNL), G. Power (ORNL), J. Bae (ORNL), K. Burg (ORNL)
Prediction of the TREAT Facility Power and Temperature of Sirius-2c Nuclear Propulsion Fuel Experiment
2:10–2:30PM PDT
Mustafa K. Jaradat (INL), Sebastian Schunert (INL), Frederick N. Gleicher (INL), Mark DeHart (INL)
Testing and Implementation of 6% Enriched UO2 Fuel at the PULSTAR Reactor
2:30–2:50PM PDT
N.C. Fleming (NCSU), A.I. Hawari (NCSU)
Current Status of the Water Activation Loop at JSI TRIGA Reactor
2:50–3:10PM PDT
D. Kotnik (Jožef Stefan Institute), J. Peric (Jožef Stefan Institute), L. Snoj (Jožef Stefan Institute), I. Lengar (Jozef Stefan Institute)
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