Category: Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
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Harnessing intricate, self-organized plasma patterns to destroy PFAS
The first images of plasma-water interactions reveal the electrical forces that could help manipulate patterns to treat larger volumes of drinking water more affordably.
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Global experts chart the future of nuclear power at U-M symposium
Building workforce will be key to growing capacity.
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Nuclear energy’s unprecedented growth: A Q&A with Todd Allen
As the U.S. sets a goal to quadruple capacity by 2050, a longtime leader in the field discusses U-M’s role in its future—and past.
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Nuclear microreactor controller offers autonomous load following
Rooted in physics, not AI, the new control algorithm autonomously adjusts reactor thermal power in high-fidelity simulations with 0.234% error while adhering to safety constraints.
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Measuring electron pulses for future compact ultra-bright X-ray sources
It’s now possible to determine detailed qualities of electron beams generated by sending electrons surfing on powerful laser pulses.
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A legacy of student support
Graduate fellowship named for exceptional mentor and researcher.
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New energy for fusion power
Annie Kritcher (BS NERS ‘05) launched a new era in fusion energy research.
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$19.4M for an ‘AI oracle’ to solve complex physics problems
U-Michigan leads new DOE-funded computational center focused on next-generation hypersonic flight.
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Global leadership in facilitating nuclear deployment and dialogue
Beyond research, Michigan Engineering is engaging around the world and at home to promote safe, effective adoption of nuclear energy.
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Michigan Plasma Prize honors Lawrence Berkeley Lab physicist
Eric Esarey, Michigan Engineering alumnus and leader in laser-plasma accelerators, receives 2025 award.
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A dual ion beam tests new steel under fusion energy-producing conditions
Researchers establish long-term helium trapping and swelling by titanium-carbide nanoparticles in a novel RAFM steel.
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Reinforcement learning for nuclear microreactor control
A machine learning approach outcompetes the industry standard for adjusting power generation to meet demand, especially in imperfect conditions.