Category: Advanced Materials
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Improving detector sensitivity to neutrinos and dark matter
Experiment obtains unusually high ionization yield from low energy nuclear recoils in a high purity germanium detector.
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Real-time modeling of 3D temperature distributions within nuclear microreactors to improve safety systems
Finding the best digital twin to model reactor temperatures can improve online monitoring, essential for use of these compact, portable reactors in remote areas.
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NERS researchers aim to understand the behavior of high entropy alloys under extreme conditions
The research is part of a greater project to find an optimized radiation-tolerant material.
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Major research initiatives fuel national discussions
Three major initiatives led by NERS faculty are shaping the future of nuclear energy, including safety, security and treaty verification.