System monitors radiation damage to materials in real-time
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 07:50
in Physics & Chemistry
In order to evaluate a material's ability to withstand the high-radiation environment inside a nuclear reactor, researchers have traditionally used a method known as "cook and look," meaning the material is exposed to high radiation and then removed for a physical examination. But that process is so slow it inhibits the development of new materials for future reactors.