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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
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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NRC okays construction permits for Hermes 2 test facility
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced yesterday that it has directed staff to issue construction permits to Kairos Power for the company's proposed Hermes 2 nonpower test reactor facility to be built at the Heritage Center Industrial Park in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The permits authorize Kairos to build a facility with two 35-MWt test reactors that would use molten salt to cool the reactor cores.
Technical Session|Criticality Safety
Friday, April 5, 2024|1:35–2:55PM EDT|Leonhard Building Room 103
Session Chair:
Caroline E. Ishak (Penn State University)
Alternate Chair:
Pierre Bouhaddane (Penn State University)
Session Organizer:
Jonathan B. Balog (Penn State University)
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Parametric Reflector Study for Moderated and Unmoderated Critical Fissile Systems
1:35–1:55PM EDT
Bradley T. Moore (Univ. Tennessee, Knoxville), Lorelei Uptmore (Y-12 National Security Complex), Dallas Moser (Y-12 National Security Complex)
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