Ep 149: Michael Reichenberger, Idaho National Labs

In this episode we discuss...

• Michael Reichenberger’s entrance into the nuclear industry as a mechanical engineer
• How fission detectors measure neutrons in nuclear reactors
• The design, development, and deployment of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors in a test reactor
• Advantages of the Advanced Test Reactor for nuclear fuels and materials testing
• Benefits of real-time sensors in test reactors and how they impact development of commercial reactors
• The potential value of real-time sensors in the operation of advanced reactor designs