Measurement of uranium and fission products in a spent fuel sample using fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

Key Points

• The research aims to develop a system for analyzing uranium and fission products in nuclear fuel debris using fiber-optic technology.
• Development of a fiber-optic laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy system
• Application for remote, in situ analysis of spent nuclear fuel
• Testing the system on samples from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant
• Successfully measured uranium and fission products in spent fuel samples
• Demonstrated the effectiveness of FO-LIBS for nuclear material analysis
• Highlighted potential for remote monitoring of nuclear waste