Current Status of New Research Reactor in Japan

Government aims to use the Monju site to build a center of excellence for Japanʼs further nuclear research and development and human resource development. JAEA is the implementing body for the research reactor installation and is promoting the project through cooperation with Kyoto University and th...

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Published inRADIOISOTOPES Vol. 74; no. 2; pp. 227 - 231
Main Author Wada, Shigeru
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Japanese
Published Japan Radioisotope Association 15.07.2025
Subjects
Monju site
new research reactor
proposed construction site
reactor core analysis
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Summary:Government aims to use the Monju site to build a center of excellence for Japanʼs further nuclear research and development and human resource development. JAEA is the implementing body for the research reactor installation and is promoting the project through cooperation with Kyoto University and the University of Fukui. From FY2023, we began phase I of the detailed design for the reactor core, equipment, and layout.
ISSN:0033-8303
1884-4111
DOI:10.3769/radioisotopes.740211