Category: Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
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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.
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The US has a new most powerful laser
Hitting 2 petawatts, the NSF-funded ZEUS facility at U-M enables research that could improve medicine, national security, materials science and more.
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Using artificial intelligence to help students learn about socially engaged design
While nuclear power can reap enormous benefits, it also comes with some risks.
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Space Force establishes $35M institute for versatile propulsion and power at U-M
To optimize power, efficiency and freedom to maneuver, engineers aim to demonstrate new technologies for power generation, electric propulsion and chemical rockets.
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X-ray vision
One of the first experimenters at the new flagship US laser, Michigan alum Franklin Dollar’s mission is bigger than research.
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Future nuclear engineers: U-M hosts high school students to explore careers
The four-week residential program prepared rising twelfth graders for nuclear engineering careers through a mix of academic and practical experiences.
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Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support
The most comprehensive coal-to-nuclear analysis to date could help policymakers and utilities plan how to meet climate targets.
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Detailed picture of electron acceleration captured in one shot
Results can help maximize electron energy gain for quantum mechanics experiments or practical applications in medicine or industry.
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Fostering nuclear energy solutions with community-engaged design
New course highlights how energy system designers and local communities need strategic collaboration more urgently than ever
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US public opinion on social media is warming to nuclear energy, but concerns remain
300,000 X posts show 48 of 50 states have a more positive than negative tone about nuclear energy, with a national average at 54% positive.
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Racing hydrogen cars in Detroit
Henderson Academy students used electrolyzers to produce hydrogen gas from water and power miniature fuel cell cars.