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Division Spotlight
Reactor Physics
The division's objectives are to promote the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the fundamental physical phenomena characterizing nuclear reactors and other nuclear systems. The division encourages research and disseminates information through meetings and publications. Areas of technical interest include nuclear data, particle interactions and transport, reactor and nuclear systems analysis, methods, design, validation and operating experience and standards. The Wigner Award heads the awards program.
Meeting Spotlight
2024 ANS Annual Conference
June 16–19, 2024
Las Vegas, NV|Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
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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Latest News
Digital control system installed at China’s Linglong One
Earlier this month, the first digital control system was put in place at Linglong One, a small modular reactor demonstration project being built at the Changjiang nuclear power plant in Hainan Province. This is the world’s first land-based commercial SMR and is controlled by China National Nuclear Power Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC).
April 8–10, 2021
ENLIGHTEN | EMBRACE | EMPOWER
Virtual Meeting
For your company’s or organization’s investment in the future of nuclear science and technology, we offer several sponsorship options various benefits. Benefits include a booth at the conference career fair, waived registrations, ad space, and for our Platinum Leaders of the Pack, the opportunity to deliver a keynote address at one of the daily plenary sessions. For those organizations looking to participate in the conference without being a sponsor, we offer several different exhibition packages as well. Download the Prospectus to view all the options