University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Also known as UMass Lowell, UMLRR
The University of Massachusetts Lowell runs a Radiation Laboratory that serves its Department of Applied Physics among others. The laboratory houses the University of Massachusetts Lowell Research Reactor (UMLRR), a 1-megawatt pool-type research reactor operating since the mid-1970s. It also has cobalt-60 gamma sources and a 5.5 MeV Van de Graaff accelerator.
- Sector
- Fission
- Role
- University, Research institute, Operator
It is the operator of record for UMass Lowell Research Reactor (operating).
Design values
| Device | Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Lowell Research Reactor | Thermal capacity (rated) | 1 | MW | design valueclaimed |