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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
Charles S. Shapiro
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 8 | Number 6 | December 1960 | Pages 515-517
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE60-A25837
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The method of obtaining the gamma dose rate during a prompt critical burst from the “Godiva” reactor is presented. In this measurement, the fission product gamma ray contribution to the total gamma ray dose must be determined. The determination of this quantity is described along with the results. Conclusions are drawn as to the relative contributions to the total dose from prompt, capture, and inelastic collision gamma ray sources.
