Cosmic-ray Muons in Evaluating Radioactive Materials
A novel approach utilizing cosmic-ray muons has been developed to assess radioactive materials within nuclear fuel debris.
In 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami led to a core meltdown at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, resulting in the formation of fuel debris containing mixtures of nuclear fuel and other materials.
A research team has demonstrated the potential of muon scattering tomography in evaluating nuclear materials in fuel debris. This method involves creating images by measuring the deflection of muons as they penetrate materials.
Muon scattering tomography is highly sensitive to high-atomic-number elements like uranium.
By developing a prototype muon scanner, the team successfully used muon scattering to assess nuclear materials in fuel debris, paving the way for safe handling and storage based on their radioactive content.
Author's summary: Cosmic-ray muons aid in assessing nuclear fuel debris.
More News
- Azerbaijan’s expanding gas network redefines regional energy politics
- Daily Joke: A drunken husband meets the devil… or does he?
- ONLY ON 13: Relatives of family killed by drunk driver call for action
- What Arkansas interim football coach Bobby Petrino said on his radio show ahead of Texas A&M game | Whole Hog Sports
- Armonico Consort and Baroque Players to perform series of classics
- Wesleyan women blank Wheeling in 3-0 road win
- In pics: The iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show returns – Emirates Woman
- Who knew that the public would end up supporting striking teachers? Not Danielle Smith and the UCP! - Alberta Politics
- Liverpool battling with Tottenham & Man Utd to sign Fofana
- Electric Island Expands with Five Shows and a Massive Lineup