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Latest research from Oak Ridge National Laboratory indicates that gallium nitride transistors are capable of surviving at least five years in a reactor, the minimum amount of time electronics need to persist to align with maintenance schedules, avoiding unnecessary shutdowns to replace failed components. This research may also be a key discovery for advanced microreactors, which due to their compact size will need sensors capable of withstanding more adverse radiation conditions than current U.S. reactors. Irradiation for this experiment was performed at The Ohio State University as part of an NSUF Rapid Turnaround Experiment. Read more here ⬇ #nuclearscience #nuclearenergy #advancednuclear

THE EXOTIC EDGE. “In addition to the program based around superallowed β-decays, there is an extensive research program encompassing several groups in search of exotic particles and couplings that lie outside the standard model. These include scalar bosons, right-handed currents, tensor interactions, axions, permanent electric dipole moments, and nuclear anapole moments.” https://lnkd.in/dSkjsCv6

It's Nuclear Science Week! Did you know nuclear energy is one of the most efficient and cleanest power sources available? Plus, it plays a huge role in medical breakthroughs! 💡 Swipe through to learn more about how atomic history advanced nuclear science. #AtomicMuseum #NuclearSciWeek

Plasma-Based Nuclear Fusion Reactor : South Korea's "artificial sun" has set a new fusion record after superheating a plasma loop to 180 million degrees Fahrenheit (100 million degrees Celsius) for 48 seconds, scientists have announced.  The Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) reactor broke the previous world record of 31 seconds, which was set by the same reactor in 2021. The most common design for fusion reactors — the tokamak — works by superheating plasma (one of the four states of matter, consisting of positive ions and negatively charged free electrons) and trapping it inside a donut-shaped reactor chamber with powerful magnetic fields. Soviet scientist Natan Yavlinsky designed the first tokamak in 1958, but no one has ever managed to create a reactor that is able to put out more energy than it takes in. #Indonordicassociation(dot)org Indo Nordic Strategic Association, India https://lnkd.in/geRxTscb

A very interesting and timely analysis of nuclear energy (traditional) by the Breakthrough Institute. Full report in comments. Advanced nuclear technology, Small modular reactors , etc would probably be better. haven't analysed in depth yet

Another paper published using our Thermo Fisher Scientific fs-laser PFIB at the Henry Royce Institute and The University of Manchester! Well done to kerui Wei and the rest of the authors for adding to our understanding of how TRISO fuel particles may behave in future generations of nuclear reactors. "Understanding Ag liquid migration in SiC through ex-situ and in-situ Ag-Pd/SiC interaction studies" Link to paper: https://lnkd.in/e3y8nEGw And, of course, a pretty gif!

THE ATOMIC NUCLEUS. “Collectively known as nucleons, neutrons and protons form the building blocks of nuclei. A nuclear isotope is characterized by a mass number A and charge Z; each isotope contains Z protons and N = A–Z neutrons.” https://lnkd.in/d8waBZyB

Best invest in Building and talking about Fusion power, space, maritime propulsion systems and industry as data centres are. Great Headline, Guardian on Nuclear fission. https://lnkd.in/g8sMZtpR People talk about Nuclear (meaning Fission) and fail to discuss fusion. https://lnkd.in/ge_aeX7M The nuclear fission industry is ignorant of what's happening around it. It must pull its collective uranium heads out of the sand and prepare to enter the commercially growing fusion energy industry. Fission is moving towards obsolescence at an ever-increasing pace, as it is "out of step, out of time, out of place, and soon to be out of Fuel" and merely temporary. https://lnkd.in/gbd_mZqk By 2028, Helion is expected to start producing electricity from its first fusion commercial power plant, which will provide electricity to Microsoft. The plant will produce at least 50 MWe after an initial ramp-up period. https://lnkd.in/gY9J3MQY Now, see what is happening in the world of the fusion industry. https://lnkd.in/g9hMBD7a As fission trebles, fuel shortage is increasingly real, https://lnkd.in/gze5rwpr

🚀 Exciting advancements are underway at Sonkit as we take significant strides in the realm of nuclear fusion technology! Recently, our team had the privilege of visiting the Institute of Plasma Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences to discuss our groundbreaking metal sealing solutions, specifically tailored for the extreme conditions within fusion reactors. Our fourth-generation fully superconducting metal seals are engineered to withstand intense temperatures, high pressures, and strong magnetic fields, ensuring the integrity and efficiency of fusion reactors. This collaboration underscores our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology for clean and limitless energy, a goal that is as ambitious as it is critical for our future. The discussions during our visit were not only stimulating but also paved the way for future innovations through shared insights between our engineers and top scientists in the field. We are dedicated to exploring new materials and developing smart sealing solutions that can transform the fusion energy landscape. We encourage fellow researchers and industry professionals to connect and explore how Sonkit's advanced sealing technologies can enhance your projects. Together, we can drive the next wave of innovation in nuclear fusion. Let's engineer a brighter future! #NuclearFusion #SealingTechnology #CleanEnergy #Innovation