Nano insights could lead to improved nuclear reactors

Friday, November 16, 2012 - 18:00 in Physics & Chemistry

In order to build the next generation of nuclear reactors, materials scientists are trying to unlock the secrets of certain materials that are radiation-damage tolerant. Now researchers have brought new understanding to one of those secrets -- how the interfaces between two carefully selected metals can absorb, or heal, radiation damage.

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