Argonne National Laboratory

Principal nuclear engineer Matthew Jasica discussed how the Natural Convection Shutdown Heat Removal Test Facility (NSTF) at Argonne is vital in developing new nuclear reactors with Reuters Events - https://bit.ly/4ggqLvi Data gathered at NSTF are qualified at the national standard for quality assurance in the industry, or the National Quality Assurance-1 (NQA-1), and this helps developers, vendors, and regulators validate computational models and guide licensing of new reactors and components.

Meet Yue Cao, a physicist who is harnessing the powerful x-ray beams at the Advanced Photon Source to advance materials science and quantum information systems - https://bit.ly/3XkJJJX Cao and his team perform precise measurements to observe how materials respond electrically and mechanically under different stimuli such as an electric voltage. “We are obtaining fundamental understandings of a wide range of materials, pushing the frontiers of X-ray science and, ultimately, making the world a better place,” said Cao.

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Registration is still open for the upcoming Argonne OutLoud Lecture Series. This free event will take place on October 2 at Argonne's campus and virtually everywhere. What: From cutting-edge efforts to capture carbon dioxide to transformative breakthroughs in recycling nuclear fuel and enhancing supercomputing reliability, these presentations will reveal how today’s science is shaping tomorrow's world. With accessible and engaging talks, this is an opportunity to see how scientific discoveries are being unleashed to improve everyday life. When: ?? Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 ?? Time: 7:00-8:00 PM ?? Come early and experience a gallery walk at 6:30 PM showcasing the 2024 Art of Science submissions Where: Register here to join us in-person or online: https://bit.ly/4e0qU48 Why: To enjoy an inspiring evening of innovation and discovery!

On September 9, Argonne laboratory director Paul Kearns and other leaders in business, academia, and government gathered at Purdue University for the latest “Competitiveness Conversation" hosted by the Council on Competitiveness. The event highlighted how the Midwest is leading in three critical technologies: semiconductors, quantum science, and advanced bioscience while exploring ways to expand U.S. innovation capacity and global competitiveness. They discussed the super-convergence of these industries that is expected to drive future breakthroughs and create new jobs, companies, and industries. Leaders emphasized regional collaboration among Purdue, Argonne, and the University of Illinois System to build a strategic innovation ecosystem and discussed the "radical collaboration" approach to encourage partnerships across sectors to fuel innovation. The event provided valuable insights into how these advancements impact the U.S. economy and national security.

From carbon-free electricity to water resource protection, there is a growing demand for the peaceful use of nuclear technologies. Check out Argonne and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)'s latest episode of Sharing the Atom to learn how the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) supports the continued expansion of peaceful nuclear cooperation in the future. ?? Tune in via Spotify or Apple Podcasts - https://bit.ly/4cXekCO

Congratulations to four Argonne scientists who have received the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Research Award for 2024: Whitney Armstrong, Gilberto Fabbris, Tomas Polakovic, and Jérémy Rouxel - https://bit.ly/3Tn1bes Over the next five years, these researchers will receive funding to pursue answers to some of the most complex scientific questions and establish themselves as experts in their respective fields.

Argonne's Paul Kearns and Karen Plaut, Executive Vice President for Research at Purdue University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote groundbreaking research collaborations between these two leading institutions. This partnership will drive innovation across multiple critical fields, including microelectronics, quantum information science, materials science, nuclear science and engineering, and energy storage materials and recycling. By aligning our scientific and technical expertise, both Argonne and Purdue will help shape the future of these cutting-edge areas, pushing the boundaries of discovery. The signing ceremony was followed by a full-day conference hosted by the Council on Competitiveness, convening leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore the future of innovation in chips, qubits, and molecules within the Indiana-Illinois Innovation Corridor.

The Advanced Photon Source (APS) continues to break records! A new set of electron beam measurements puts the upgraded APS at the top of the list of the world’s synchrotron X-ray research facilities - https://bit.ly/47czPNW The design and implementation of the new electron storage ring resulted in an emittance measurement that's comfortably the best in the world for synchrotron X-ray facilities. “It’s thrilling to see it all come together,” said Argonne’s Michael Borland, one of the visionaries behind the upgraded design. “To go from an idea to a design to a fully functioning storage ring, and then to see a world-leading emittance measurement, is simply unbeatable. We’re all looking forward to what the scientific community will do with these remarkable new capabilities.”