{"id":41909,"date":"2024-01-17T10:40:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=41909"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:40:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:40:28","slug":"npl-unveils-neutron-measurement-facility-to-propel-uks-nuclear-ambitions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/npl-unveils-neutron-measurement-facility-to-propel-uks-nuclear-ambitions\/41909\/","title":{"rendered":"NPL unveils cutting-edge neutron measurement facility to propel UK’s nuclear ambitions"},"content":{"rendered":"
This state-of-the-art facility, located at NPL’s site in Teddington, south-west London, encompasses a new particle accelerator, marking a significant milestone in advancing the country’s nuclear capabilities.<\/p>\n
Distinguishing itself on the global stage, the neutron measurement facility boasts one of the world’s few precision traceable neutron standards.<\/p>\n
This achievement aligns seamlessly with the UK Government’s ambitious plans to construct a new series of nuclear reactors.<\/a><\/p>\n The recently unveiled roadmap, announced on 11 January, charts a course for a fourfold increase in nuclear generation by 2050<\/a>, enhancing energy security and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n Nuclear Minister Andrew Bowie emphasised the significance of the neutron measurement facility: “We are reviving our nuclear industry to deliver net zero and secure our energy independence, with plans to build new large- and small-scale reactors.<\/p>\n “These upgrades to National Physical Laboratory’s neutron facility will enable the safe and efficient operation of our new projects as we ramp up clean and reliable nuclear power.”<\/p>\nEnsuring safety and compliance<\/h3>\n