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Division members promote the advancement of mathematical and computational methods for solving problems arising in all disciplines encompassed by the Society. They place particular emphasis on numerical techniques for efficient computer applications to aid in the dissemination, integration, and proper use of computer codes, including preparation of computational benchmark and development of standards for computing practices, and to encourage the development on new computer codes and broaden their use.
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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.
J. C. Doyle, D. R. Cohn, L. M. Lidsky, L. Bromberg
Fusion Science and Technology | Volume 8 | Number 1 | July 1985 | Pages 1051-1056
Fusion Breeder | Proceedings of the Sixth Topical Meeting on the Technology of Fusion Energy (San Francisco, California, March 3-7, 1985) | doi.org/10.13182/FST85-A39911
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
Application of resistive magnet tokamaks to fissile fuel production has been studied. The Resistive magnet Tokamak Fusion Breeder (RTFB) uses semi-monolithic Bitter plate toroidal field coils and has a major radius of 3.81 m. with a fusion power output of 618 MWth. An energy-multiplying blanket gives a total blanket power of 4986 MWth, while producing 3742 kg/yr of 233U and 239Pu. The RTFB cost is estimated to be $2.6B.
