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Materials Science & Technology
The objectives of MSTD are: promote the advancement of materials science in Nuclear Science Technology; support the multidisciplines which constitute it; encourage research by providing a forum for the presentation, exchange, and documentation of relevant information; promote the interaction and communication among its members; and recognize and reward its members for significant contributions to the field of materials science in nuclear technology.
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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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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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Christmas Night
Twas the night before Christmas when all through the houseNo electrons were flowing through even my mouse.
All devices were plugged in by the chimney with careWith the hope that St. Nikola Tesla would share.
Technical Session|Sponsored by Nuclear Criticality Safety
Saturday, April 16, 2022|8:00–9:30AM CDT|Loyalty Room
Sponsored by ANS Nuclear Criticality Safety Division
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Feasibility of a Critical Experiment with Spectrum Shifting Capabilities of Beryllium Oxide from the Thermal to Intermediate Energy Range
Ashley R. Raster (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology)
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Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm for Critical Experiment Design
Cole M. Kostelac (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Ayodeji B. Alajo (Missouri Univ. Science and Technology), Nicholas Thompson (LANL), Rene G. Sanchez (LANL), Noah A. Kleedtke (LANL)
Nuclear Critical Safety Evaluation of Machining Highly Enriched Uranium Rings
Farhana I. Farha (Univ. California, Berkeley), Benjamin Huang (Univ. California, Berkeley), Chaitanya Peddeti (Univ. California, Berkeley)
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