S11_CASL IC allocation review (Advanced Modeling and Simulation (M&S) for nuclear reactor system design)
This report presents a review of nuclear reactor designs.
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This report presents a review of nuclear reactor designs.
Two sets of simulations were performed within this allocation: 1) a 12-year fully-coupled experiment in preindustrial conditions, using the CICE4 version of the sea-ice model; 2) a set of multi-decadal ocean-ice-only experiments, forced with CORE-I atmospheric fields and using the CICE5 version of the sea-ice model. Results from simulation 1) are presented in Figures 1-3, and specific results from a simulation in 2) with tracer releases are presented in Figure 4.
Optical and Transport Properties of Carbon-Based Nanostructures: A Density Functional Theory Study
This project investigated a recently patented Sandia technology known as visible light Laser Voltage Probing (LVP). In this effort we carefully prepared well understood and characterized samples for testing. These samples were then operated across a range of configurations to minimize the possibility of superposition of multiple photon carrier interactions as data was taken with conventional and visible light LVP systems. Data consisted of LVP waveforms and Laser Voltage Images (LVI). Visible light (633 nm) LVP data was compared against 1319 nm and 1064 nm conventional LVP data to better understand the similarities and differences in mechanisms for all wavelengths of light investigated. The full text can be obtained by reaching the project manager, Ed Cole or the Cyber IA lead, Justin Ford.
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We used first principles simulations to guide engineering of nanoparticle solar cells by considering effects of temperature and nanoparticle interactions
The purpose of the Fast-Track SBIR was to enhance the performance of the Compact Light Source (CLS) by a factor of 10 in flux and brightness. This was accomplished in collaboration with the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory by increasing the intensity of the stored electron beam, by decreasing the emittance of the stored beam, and by decreasing the spot size at the interaction point of the CLS. In addition, the CLS feedbacks and software were developed further to enhance the operational stability and reliability. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory participated at the 30% level of funding and effort.
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Understanding the underlying physical processes associated with an underground nuclear explosion (UNE) can help with detection and identification of a suspected event. The Underground Nuclear Explosion Signatures Experiment (UNESE) is a collaborative effort between national laboratories aimed towards improving our understanding of physical and radiochemical signatures associated with a UNE. One primary objective of this effort is to perform hydrodynamic modeling of a UNE, with the purpose of estimating the extent of damage caused by such an event. Estimating the damage associated with an event is important for: a) detection of possible physical signatures at the surface of the earth such as fractures, spallation, and cratering and (b) damage to subsurface structures such as tunnels. Additionally, the damage produced by the hydrodynamic models play can be used to inform subsurface flow and transport models. The Combined Finite-Discrete Element Method (FDEM), implemented as an in-house code known as HOSS (Hybrid Optimization Software Suite), is used to model the damage associated with a UNE in various geological settings.
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This report details the scientific, programmatic, and financial impact of the "Walking the road from impacts to seismic sources for celestial bodies" project.
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This report discusses results and displays graphs from regional ocean and land ice ensemble studies.
Figures in this slide show the drag coefficient from phonon wind for edge and screw dislocations in aluminum and copper as a function of velocity and temperature. Velocity βt is given in units of transverse sound speed at room T.
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