Fast reactors and related fuel cycles : challenges and opportunities (FR09), proceedings of an international conference held in Kyoto, Japan, 7-11 December 2009

This is the proceedings of an international conference on fast reactors and related fuel cycles convened to exchange experience and innovative ideas in order to achieve progress in this field.

Fast reactor programmes are currently on an accelerated growth path in many countries of the world, and the last international fast reactor conference was held almost 20 years ago.

The scope of discussion included key scientific and technological areas such as fuels and materials development, safety, advanced simulation, component and system design and coolant technology, in which innovation is pursued to ensure that next generations fast reactor fuel cycles will achieve their potential.

The accompanying CD-ROM contains the contributed papers and posters, summaries of 150 oral presentations and the young generation event.