Nuclear materials and their uses are regulated differently in countries around the world. In the United States, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates the different commercial and academic uses of nuclear technology, ...

Radiation damage in materials can create potentially catastrophic effects by causing failure in critical reactor components. In order to prevent such failures, it is imperative that this damage is understood and quantified. ...

The four biggest energy sources in the United States are coal, crude oil, natural gas, and nuclear power. While coal and nuclear power are produced domestically, more than 70% of crude oil and 20% of natural gas is imported. ...