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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.
R.F. Bourque, W.R. Meier, M.J. Monsler
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 21 | Number 3 | May 1992 | Pages 1465-1469
Inertial Fusion Reactor Studies | doi.org/10.13182/FST92-A29927
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The Osiris reactor concept is one of two that emerged from the DOE-sponsored IFE reactor design study. It uses a heavy ion beam driver, a carbon cloth first wall and blanket structure that is filled with Flibe, and a steam power conversion system. The driver energy is about 5 MJ and the target yield is about 430 MJ. A 1000 MW(e) net plant requires a rep rate of about 4.6 Hz. The reactor chamber is of a leak-tolerant design where Flibe permeates a carbon cloth first wall and provides a protective coating. A Flibe spray, which supplies the pool at the bottom, condenses blowoff vapor. All components are removed as an assembly from the top of a carbon composite vacuum vessel. The study included assessments of environmental and safety aspects, economics, and technology development requirements.