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Division Spotlight
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.
Meeting Spotlight
Conference on Nuclear Training and Education: A Biennial International Forum (CONTE 2025)
February 3–6, 2025
Amelia Island, FL|Omni Amelia Island Resort
Standards Program
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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State lawmakers across the country push for more nuclear
From lifting moratoriums to launching studies to labeling it as clean, state lawmakers are exploring ways to give nuclear energy a boost in 2025. Here’s a look at some of the pronuclear legislation under review.
Laetitia Medykÿ(CEA), Patrick Simon, Aur‚lien Canizaresÿ(CEMHTI), Dario Manara, Rudy J. M. Konings, Jean-Yves Colleÿ(EC-JRC), Romain Vauchy, Christophe Valotÿ(CEA), Gilles Montagnac (CNRS), Philippe M. Martinÿ(CEA)
Proceedings | Plutonium Futures: The Science 2018 | San Diego, CA, September 9-14, 2018 | Pages 12-14