https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2014-14064-8
Regular Article
An intrinsically safe facility for forefront research and training on nuclear technologies
1
Ansaldo Nucleare S.p.A. Genova, Via Lorenzi 8, 16152, Genova, Italy
2
ENEA Bologna, Via Martiri di Monte Sole 4, 40129, Bologna, Italy
3
INFN Genova, Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146, Genova, Italy
4
Politecnico di Milano, Dip.to Energia Via La Masa 34, 20156, Milano, Italy
* e-mail: ricco@ge.infn.it
Received:
2
August
2013
Revised:
21
January
2014
Accepted:
13
February
2014
Published online:
25
April
2014
In this short paper the motivations for the development of fast spectrum lead-cooled reactors are briefly summarized. In particular the importance of subcritical research reactors, like the one described in this Focus Point, for the investigation of various scientifical and technological aspects and the training of students, is discussed.
© Società Italiana di Fisica and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2014
