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Molten salt nuclear reactor gets boost with plasma bubble breakthrough

Researchers have developed an innovative technique called "plasma bubble spectroscopy" to analyze molten salt and, it can expedite the development of advanced reactors.

The team has developed an innovative method, referred to as “plasma bubble spectroscopy,” which facilitates the detection and measurement of elements in molten salt solutions. This unique approach offers numerous advantages, including the ability to operate at near atmospheric pressure even at high temperatures and a substantial capacity for energy storage. Consequently, one of the major hurdles in the development of these reactors has been the ability to accurately detect and understand the distribution of nuclear fuel and other materials within the molten salt coolant.

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