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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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Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo (UWC 2024)
August 4–7, 2024
Marco Island, FL|JW Marriott Marco Island
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Four million nuclear jobs by 2050: Who will do them?
Industry leaders from around the globe met this month to discuss the talent development that will be necessary for the long-term success of the nuclear industry.
The International Conference on Nuclear Knowledge Management and Human Resources Development, hosted by the International Atomic Energy Agency, was held in Vienna earlier this month. Discussed there was the agency’s forecast for nuclear capacity to more than double—or hopefully triple—by 2050 and the requirement of more than four million professionals to support the industry.
Minsun Ouyang
Nuclear Technology | Volume 71 | Number 2 | November 1985 | Pages 506-511
Technical Paper | Analyses | doi.org/10.13182/NT85-A33702
Articles are hosted by Taylor and Francis Online.
An iterative correction method based on gamma attenuation in matrix material and self-absorption in plutonium has been developed for the nondestructive gamma assay of plutonium waste. In the process, the equivalent atomic number of the matrix material and the lump radius of plutonium are estimated. These estimations can be used for the detection against possible covert diversion of plutonium. Both homogeneous and heterogeneous samples were tested and consistent results were obtained. Specially shielded lump plutonium samples canned in the waste drums were tested and the contents of those samples were adequately disclosed.
