Current nuclear data needs for applications
K. Kolos, Vladimir Sobes, R. Vogt, Catherine Romano, Michael S. Smith, L. A. Bernstein, David Brown, M. T. Burkey, Yaron Danon, Mohamed A. Elsawi, B. L. Goldblum, L. Heilbronn, Susan Hogle, Jesson Hutchinson, B. Loer, E. A. McCutchan, Matthew R. Mumpower, Ellen O’Brien, Catherine Percher, P. N. Peplowski, J. J. Ressler, N. Schunck, Nicholas Thompson, Andrew S. Voyles, William Wieselquist, Michael Zerkle
Abstract
Accurate nuclear data are essential for advances in fields related to energy, security, medicine and space exploration, with similar needs shared by multiple applications. This perspective addresses some of the latest advances in nuclear data for applications and suggests work to ensure both near- and long-term progress
Topics & Concepts
Nuclear dataCurrent (fluid)Computer scienceData scienceEngineeringNuclear physicsPhysicsElectrical engineeringNeutronNuclear reactor physics and engineeringNuclear Physics and ApplicationsGraphite, nuclear technology, radiation studies