Technology and policy issues relating to future developments in research and radioisotope production reactors

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作者
Nuttall, William J. [1 ]
Storey, Peter [2 ]
机构
[1] Open Univ, Dept Engn & Innovat, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, Bucks, England
[2] Univ Cent Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, Lancs, England
关键词
Research reactor; Nuclear security; Materials testing; Highly enriched uranium; Nuclear medicine; MATERIAL TESTING REACTOR;
D O I
10.1016/j.pnucene.2014.05.007
中图分类号
TL [原子能技术]; O571 [原子核物理学];
学科分类号
0827 ; 082701 ;
摘要
The paper describes current policy issues relating to a range of nuclear research reactors. The benefits of, and the need for, such reactors are described including in areas such as medicine and energy research. Emphasis is given to the potential risks in the areas of security and non-proliferation. Assessment is made of future technology policy options for the United Kingdom and the opportunity of a developing a new highly proliferation resistant reactor is explored. The possibility of collaborating with another country in such an endeavour is considered. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:13
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