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Create Miniaturized Nuclear Reactors

Develop nuclear reactor systems that can be miniaturized to any size while maintaining safety and efficiency. Miniaturized nuclear reactors would provide nuclear power for applications ranging from personal devices to spacecraft, enabling nuclear energy at any scale needed. The challenge involves maintaining nuclear criticality and safety at small scales, creating shielding and containment for miniature systems, and ensuring that small reactors are inherently safe and cannot cause harm. Applications include nuclear batteries for electronic devices, micro-reactors for remote power applications, and personal nuclear power systems for individual energy independence. Success would enable nuclear power at any scale, provide portable nuclear energy for any application, and democratize access to nuclear technology.

Engineering, Core Engineering, Nuclear Engineering