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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.
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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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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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BWX Technologies Inc. announced today that its Advanced Technologies subsidiary has signed a cooperation agreement with the state of Wyoming to evaluate locations and requirements for siting a potential new TRISO nuclear fuel fabrication facility in the state.
P. C. Curtayne
Nuclear Technology | Volume 11 | Number 1 | May 1971 | Pages 61-74
Technical Paper | Radioisotope | doi.org/10.13182/NT71-A30902
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The response of the Hidrodensimeter (HDM) nuclear density gauge for measuring road surface density is investigated by the Monte Carlo (stochastic) method. Special attention is paid to the effect of the chemical composition of the medium measured. Techniques applicable to this problem are described by which the Monte Carlo calculations can be used to better effect. Results of these calculations are compared to experimental results.