Engineers designed a tool that enables faster measurements of the condition of some nuclear reactor components, potentially extending their lifetimes.
Michael Short
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A new way to assess radiation damage in reactors
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A better way to quantify radiation damage in materials
More complete than existing methods, the new approach might enable longer operational lifetimes for nuclear reactors.
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New method enables real-time monitoring of materials during irradiation
Technique will enable continuous measurement of damage to materials in high-radiation environments.