Perspectives have recently expanded
Fundamental science:
- Nuclear astrophysics (Isotopes far from stability)
- Radioactive beam facilities
- Nuclear data for radioisotope production (radiopharmaceutical) and stockpile stewardship
- Chemistry of the Actinides and Transactinides
Peaceful use of nuclear energy:
- 4th Generation of nuclear power plants (new concepts, bubble bed, fast reactors)
- Non-aqueous reprocessing
- Deep geological repositories (Yucca mountain, WIPP Carlsbad)
- Transmutation of radioactive waste
- Radioecology
Safeguard and National Security