Undergraduate Measurements of Neutron Scattering Cross Sections S. F. Hicks Department of Physics, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas 75062 USA In collaboration with Jeff Vanhoy Department of Physics, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland 21402 USA and Steve Yates and Marcus McEllistrem Departments of Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 USA Research funded by Department of Energy through Grant # NEUP: NU-12-KY-UK-0201-05 ARUNA 2014 U. Dallas, U. KY, and USNA Collaboration
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ARUNA 2014
Undergraduate Measurements of Neutron Scattering Cross Sections
S. F. HicksDepartment of Physics, University of Dallas, Irving, Texas
75062 USA
In collaboration with
Jeff Vanhoy Department of Physics, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Maryland 21402 USAand
Steve Yates and Marcus McEllistrem Departments of Chemistry and Physics & Astronomy,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 USA
Research funded by Department of Energy through Grant # NEUP: NU-12-KY-UK-0201-05
U. Dallas, U. KY, and USNA Collaboration
ARUNA 2014
The University of Dallas -
• A Catholic Liberal Arts University in Irving, TX
• 1380 Undergraduate Students
• 40-42 Physics Majors
• Limited In-House Facilities for Research.
The Physics Department Faculty:• Dr. R. Olenick -Physics Education/Astronomy• Dr. J. Moldenhauer –Astrophysics and Cosmology • Dr. S. Hicks – Experimental Nuclear Physics
Undergraduate Research at the University of Dallas:
• B.S. requires a research project, an undergraduate thesis, and a talk at a professional meeting (56/60 B.S. in last 10 years)
• Outside research a necessity for students to fulfill the research requirement, e.g., NEUP research at the University of Kentucky.
Luke Kersting 2010Leslie Sidwell and Brett Combs
2012
ARUNA 2014
Elastic /Inelastic Measurement Project
Critical need for high-precision and accurate elastic and inelastic neutron scattering data on materials important for fission reactor technology. Once obtained the data are sent to data evaluators.
Critical need for trained individuals. (NEUP initiative puts undergraduate students on the right pathway to becoming scientists and engineers.)
Part of the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative (AFCI) to develop safe, clean, and affordable energy sources.
http://www.gen-4.org/Technology/evolution.htm
Goals of Gen IV:i) Saferii) Sustainableiii) Economicaliv) Physically Secure