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This talk will examine the history of several deadly nuclear criticality accidents, offering insight into the circumstances that led to these events and the factors that contributed to them. The presentation will also highlight how the lessons learned from these accidents influenced the development of modern nuclear criticality safety, shaping the standards and practices used in the field today.
This series is proudly co-sponsored by the University of New Mexico Nuclear Engineering and the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History.