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The mission of the Decommissioning and Environmental Sciences (DES) Division is to promote the development and use of those skills and technologies associated with the use of nuclear energy and the optimal management and stewardship of the environment, sustainable development, decommissioning, remediation, reutilization, and long-term surveillance and maintenance of nuclear-related installations, and sites. The target audience for this effort is the membership of the Division, the Society, and the public at large.
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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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The American Nuclear Society’s Diversity and Inclusion in ANS (DIA) Committee hosted a workshop social at the 2024 Winter Conference & Expo in November that brought dozens of attendees together for an engaging—and educational—twist on the game show Family Feud.
Genichi Matsumoto, Naohide Murata, Soju Suzuki, Mitsugu Matsumoto, Kohei Ohkubo, Yasushi Ikeda
Nuclear Technology | Volume 72 | Number 2 | February 1986 | Pages 201-211
Technical Paper | Radioisotopes and Isotope | doi.org/10.13182/NT86-A33742
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A track-etch method of neutron radiography using a new 10B4C converter was studied. Various characteristics of the track-etch films were measured and compared with a conventional emulsion method. The etch pit production rates, resolution powers, and graininess relating to the etching conditions were precisely investigated. Various fine radiographs were obtained, including simulated fast breeder reactor fuel and irradiated fuel pins. The resolution power and the image quality of the track-etch radiography were comparable to those using a combination of gadolinium foil and fine grain films with shorter exposure times.
