Nuclear Nonproliferation Research at Los Alamos National Laboratory

SPEAKER: DAN HOLDEN DATE/TIME: THU, 03/31/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: The topic of nuclear nonproliferation (both cooperative and non-cooperative) is broad, drawing upon interdisciplinary scientific, political and social sciences. At Los Alamos National Lab, as well as across the entire National Nuclear Security Administration complex, virtually all aspects of…

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Chemical separation processes for advanced nuclear fuel cycles: Challenges and possibilities

SPEAKER: MIKAEL NILSSON DATE/TIME: MON, 03/14/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: In the world today, nuclear energy comprises ~15% of the total electricity mix. This power source produces no CO2 during the operation of the plants and can provide bulk power to industry and households 24/7. Concerns about CO2 emissions…

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Delayed Gamma Assay for Nuclear Safeguards

SPEAKER: VLADIMIR MOZIN DATE/TIME: MON, 03/07/2011 – 4:00PM TO 5:00PM LOCATION: 3105 ETCHEVERRY HALL Spring 2011 Colloquium Series Abstract: The UC Berkeley Nuclear Engineering Department in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory participates in the US DOE Next Generation Safeguards Initiative with a focus on developing advanced instruments and methods in nuclear material…

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