Category: Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
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Organic glass scintillators: A Q&A with Sara Pozzi
The radiation detection material stands to improve nuclear security by clearly distinguishing radiation types from a safe distance.
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Better helium reporting to improve fission and fusion materials modeling
Helium generation predictions vary by as much as 200%, a new standardized reporting method can help move the field forward.
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Ultrashort laser pulses achieve stronger photoemission
A new theoretical study finds shorter laser pulses achieve higher quantum efficiency for photoemission from a solid surface without increasing power or intensity.
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AAAS welcomes four new fellows from University of Michigan Engineering
The honorees are recognized for contributions to human biology, fundamental physics, next-generation computing hardware and advanced vehicle control.
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US naval engineering workforce to be strengthened by new graduate fellowship program
It will establish a pipeline of professionals with hands-on experience in major shipyards and researching challenges relevant to naval ship design and production.
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Model incorporates anisotropic conductivity to improve thin film devices
The new framework replaces approximations, accurately modeling current crowding and spreading resistance in 2D materials to improve high-performance semiconductor devices.
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New approach to qualifying nuclear reactor components rolling out
The method will be announced at the Electric Power Research Institute, March 10-11.
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New way of seeing laser interactions could advance fusion energy
Electrons revealed details that X-rays alone could not show.
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Todd Allen named associate dean for research
A leader in sustainable energy transitions, Allen aims to bridge academic excellence with public engagement to maximize the impact of engineering research.
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A participatory design builds social acceptance for fusion energy
A workshop where community members developed hypothetical fusion energy facilities helps pinpoint values and concerns, forming a new playbook to build public support.
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New nuclear requires strong governance to avoid making old mistakes
University of Michigan researchers call for policies to ensure that small modular reactors serve the public interest without creating and worsening familiar problems.
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Shipbuilders and maritime policy experts discuss US industry at U-M
To be globally competitive, the U.S. needs to make ships for the future, panelists say.