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Optimization Of In-field Alpha Spectrometry For Uranium Enrichment Determination In Uranium Hexafluoride
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David L. Chichester, James T. Johnson, Jay D. Hix, Scott M. Watson, Timothy R. Pope, Glenn A. Fugate
Abstract:
In response to needs identified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) research is underway to develop In-Field Alpha…
Optimization Of Plastic Scintillators With Pulse-shape Discrimination Capabilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Michael J. Ford, Tomi A. Akindele, Nathaniel S. Bowden, Leslie Carman, Timothy M. Classen, Steven A. Dazeley, Viacheslav A. Li, Michael P. Mendenhall, Felicia Sutanto, Natalia P. Zaitseva, Xianyi Zhang
Abstract:
Plastic scintillators have recently reemerged as promising candidates for the detection and discrimination of nuclear materials. Relative…
Organic Glass Scintillator Characterization For Radioxenon Detection
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Leah M Clark, Tessa E Maurer, Nathan Giha, Shaun D. Clarke, Sara A. Pozzi
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The International Monitoring System utilizes four areas of detection for above and below ground explosions. Nuclear events can be confirmed…
Overcoming Challenges In Establishing And Maintaining A State System Of Accounting For And Control Of Nuclear Material: A Perspective From Southeast Asia
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Phonenipha Mathouchanh
Abstract:
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has always been a strong supporter of the nuclear non-proliferation regime whether being…
Overview And Status Of The DOE-NNSA Office Of Radiological Security Reduce Program
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Lance Garrison, Sarah Norris, Shea Cotton, Matthew Keskula, Aaron Galvan
Abstract:
INMM 2021 Draft AbstractOverview and Status of the DOE-NNSA Office of Radiological Security Reduce ProgramTechnologies and Methods: (NEW…
Overview, Operational Results, & Opportunities Of The Graduate Nuclear Security Program At The Kyiv Polytechnic Institute
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Tymofii Bibik, Adam D. Williams
Abstract:
To support a global interest in nuclear fuel cycle activities, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) offers technical guidance…
Passive Neutron Albedo Reactivity Measurements Of Spent BWR Fuel
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Topi Tupasela, Tapani Honkamaa, Mikael Moring, Peter Dendooven
Abstract:
Before geological disposal of spent nuclear fuel in Finland, the integrity of each fuel assembly will be verified. Passive Neutron Albedo…
PAT - a Program for Determining the Category of Plutonium Samples
Type:JNMM
Volume:49
Issue:3
Author(s):Ray Gunnink, Andriy Berlizov
Abstract:
PAT (Plutonium Attribute Test) is a routine that was first written in the year 2000 to determine the category of plutonium samples—i.e.,…
Pathways To Pipeline - Relationships That Promote Diversity
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Karl C. Clarke, Kenneth White, Noel Blackburn, Susan Pepper
Abstract:
Despite a growing thrust towards increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) pipeline,…
Peak Shape Characterization of a 500 mm3 Cadmium Zinc Telluride Detector and Analysis of Spectroscopic Measurement Data for Uranium Samples
Type:JNMM
Volume:49
Issue:3
Author(s):Alessandro Borella, Michel Bruggeman, Riccardo Rossa, Peter Schillebeeckx, Tim Vidmar
Abstract:
Gamma-ray spectra of calibrated sources and reference standard samples of uranium were recorded with a 500 mm3 Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT…
Performance Results Of Isotopic Analysis Of Standard Measurements Using The Mirion Technologies Aegis
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):David Sullivan, Marcel Villani
Abstract:
The use of HPGe and gamma spectroscopy for the purpose of determining the isotopic composition of plutonium and uranium has a well-…
Performance Targets For Detection And Investigation Of Undeclared Nuclear Activities In The State As A Whole
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Margaret Arno, George Anzelon
Abstract:
Detecting clandestine nuclear activities anywhere in a State is an open‐ended challenge for the implementation of safeguards agreements…
Persistent Acoustic Sensing For Monitoring A Reactor Facility
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Edna Cardenas, Milton A. Garces, Scott M. Watson, James T. Johnson, Jay D. Hix, David L. Chichester
Abstract:
Measurements over the past few years, taking place within the Multi-Informatics for Nuclear Operations Scenarios (MINOS) project, show that…
Perspectives Of Worker's Human Data Collection To Prevent Insider Therat And Implications To Safety/security Culture In Nuclear Facilities
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Chul Min Kim, Man-Sung Yim
Abstract:
As IoT technology expands and big data analytics become more active, more data is likely to be collected at future nuclear facilities.…
Perspectives On The Next Generation Of Technical And Protective Measures For Insider Threat Mitigation: Preparing For Extremist Attacks
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Benjamin Thomas
Abstract:
The Next Generation of Technical and Protective Measures for Insider Threat Mitigation: Preparing for Extremist AttacksAbstract. Insiders…
Planning For Receipt Of Mark-18a Recovered Nuclear Material At Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sharon Robinson, Julie Ezold, John Neal, Bradley Patton
Abstract:
Mark-18A high-burnup targets produced at Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) contain rare isotopes that are of use for heavy isotope…
Plans For An Aboveground, Redeployment-Ready Reactor Neutrino Detector: PROSPECT-II
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Paige Kunkle, Nathaniel S. Bowden, Rachel Carr
Abstract:
In its first run, the PROSPECT experiment reported the world’s highest-precision aboveground observations of the neutrino signal from a…
Plutonium Coulometry At Cetama; Recent Advancement And Performance Studies
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Sebastien Picart, Giacomo Canciani, Ygor Davrain, Marielle Crozet, Daniele Roudil, Cedric Rivier
Abstract:
Controlled Potential Coulometry (CPC) is a primary method for determining plutonium amount content in actinide materials. It reaches high…
Poland Alternative Technology Program Implementation
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Kurtiss Lukins
Abstract:
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Radiological Security (ORS) cooperates with partner countries throughout the world to enhance the…
Policy In Review: Past, Present, And Prospects For Spent Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Rowen Price
Abstract:
The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel (SNF) is a controversial step in the nuclear fuel cycle. Conventional PUREX (plutonium uranium…