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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.
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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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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 MSTD
Monday, November 16, 2020|3:40–5:50PM EST
Session Chair:
Jake R. Quincey
Alternate Chair:
Colby B. Jensen
Session Organizer:
Kenneth J. Geelhood
Staff Producer:
Jessie Vazquez (American Nuclear Society)
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Development of Materials for Accident Tolerant Fuels at GE
Raul B. Rebak (GE Research), Russ M. Fawcett (GE Power), Dan R. Lutz (GE Power), Andrew K. Hoffman (GE Research)
Paper
Evaluation of Constitutive Relationship for Silicon Carbide Cladding Material
Raphael Haftka (University of Florida), Ghatu Subhash (University of Florida), Bhavani Sankar (University of Florida), James Nance (University of Florida), Hemanth Thandaga Nagaraju (University of Florida)
Relationship between microstructural heterogeneity and variability in strength of SiCf/SiC
Ghatu Subhash (University of Florida), Raphael Haftka (University of Florida), Bhavani Sankar (University of Florida), Hemanth Thandaga Nagaraju (University of Florida), James Nance (University of Florida)
Development of an Innovative Sample Preparation Technique for Select Layers and Layer Interfaces of TRISO Particles
Isabella J. van Rooyen (Idaho National Laboratory), Scott C. McBeath (Idaho State University), Daniel P. LaBrier (Idaho State University), Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar (Idaho State University), Tanner J. Mauseth (Idaho State University)
Compositional Impact and Microstructure Analysis of Niobium Additions to U3Si2
Elizabeth Sooby Wood (University of Texas San Antonio), Joshua T. White (Los Alamos National Laboratory), Geronimo Robles (University of Texas San Antonio)
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