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Conference Article: Transmutation of actinides and fission products and corresponding fundamental safety aspects

Kuesters, H.; Wiese, H.W. (Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH (Germany)); Salvatores, M. (CEA Centre d'Etudes de Cadarache, 13 - Saint-Paul-lez-Durance (France))

Abstract

Since the Japanese Omega-Programme had been launched in 1987, worldwide efforts in exploring the possibilities of reducing hazardous nuclear waste were started. Not all problems are solved yet, but some clarification now indicates the limits of certain proposals.

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key words: Fast Neutron Spectrum Systems, Nuclear Technology
Reference:
Safety and environmental aspects of partitioning and transmutation of actinides and fission products. Proceedings of a technical committee meeting, Vienna, 29 November - 2 December 1993
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria)
IAEA-TECDOC--783, pp:53-62