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IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Science Society (NPSS) Overview

The IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS) originated in 1949 as the Professional Group on Nuclear Science within the IRE. At about the same time, the AIEE formed two committees, one on nucleonics, the other on nucleonic and radiation instruments. In 1963, the IRE and AIEE merged to form the IEEE. This resulted in the creation of the Nuclear Science Group. In 1972, Plasma Science was added and the group was promoted to a society. The NPSS is composed of eight technical committees (with little technical overlap), and a Transnational Committee, with a common interest in advancing nuclear and plasma sciences.

NPSS covers the fields of Fusion Technology, Nuclear Medical and Imaging Sciences, Particle Accelerator Science and Technology, Pulsed Power Systems, Radiation Effects, Radiation Instrumentation, Plasma Sciences and Applications, Standards for Nuclear Instruments and Detectors, and Computer Applications in Nuclear and Plasma Sciences.

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NPSS:

  • Organizes and supports many symposia, conferences and workshops each year
  • Publishes three Transactions (one in collaboration with three other societies)
  • Publishes a Newsletter that reaches all members three times a year
  • Presents awards each year to recognize major contributors to the field
  • Provides access to publications through IEEE Xplore™ on-line.
  • Supports the growth of the profession
  • Remains involved in the affairs of NPSS and helps direct and further promote the profession and make further valuable contacts