Project Info
Studying Hydrogen Mobility Through Neutron Radiography
Jeffrey King
kingjc@mines.edu
Project Goals and Description:
The mobility of hydrogen in metals (particularly zirconium and yttrium) is of particular interest in the development of advanced nuclear reactors. Neutron radiography techniques may offer the ability to quantify the movement of hydrogen in metals and metal hydrides in real time. The MURF project will support the development of these techniques in both a laboratory and computational setting.
More Information:
Grand Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery.
https://www.minesnewsroom.com/news/nuclear-microreactor-project-receives-funding-department-energy
Primary Contacts:
Dr. King (kingjc@mines.edu)
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Basic laboratory practices, familiarity with Python and working in a Linux-type computing environment. Interest in nuclear energy and/or nuclear physics is important.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
4-5 hours/week
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
Familiarity working in a radiological laboratory setting. Nuclear reactor operations and technology and developing nuclear reactor experiments. Radiation imaging techniques.
MENTORING PLAN
The student will join the King Research Group and will interact with Dr. King and the other students in Group on a weekly basis.
PREFERRED STUDENT STATUS
Junior