Kevin Moore Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Event Info

Title:  The role of 5f electrons and nonlinear atomic vibrations in nuclear fuel stability and thermal transport

Date: Oct 27, 2008
Location: 3105 Etcheverry Hall
Time: 4-5pm

Abstract

With a potential rebirth of nuclear energy before us, a new wave of research is set to begin on all topic relating to reactors. The long-term stability and thermal transport in both metal and solid-oxide fuels is no exception. Here, we will discuss two main topics: 1) Research on the electronic, magnetic, and crystal structure of actinide metals that focuses on the stability of crystal structure, particularly while changing over time due to self-irradiation damage. 2) How nonlinear atomic vibrational modes influence thermal transport in U and how they might be used for directional control of heat

Speaker Biography

Dr. Moore received his BA and MS from The University of Virginia in geology and materials science, respectively. His PhD was granted in 2001 from Johns Hopkins, again doing materials science research. From there he accepted a staff scientist position at LLNL working on programmatic and scientific issues relating to actinide physics and material science, nuclear energy, and stockpile stewardship.