Comprehensive Analysis of Guided Tours to the RA-6 Nuclear Research Reactor: Educational, Research, and Social Perspectives

Authors

  • Claudia Morales Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica - CNEA , ,
    • Lourdes Torres Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica / Instituto Balseiro - UNCuyo
      • Fabricio Brollo Comisión Nacional de Energía Atómica / Instituto Balseiro - UNCuyo

        DOI:

        https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2024.2452

        Keywords:

        research reactor, outreach, public perception, education

        Abstract

        Guided tours of the RA-6 nuclear research reactor provide a unique opportunity to bring students, teachers, researchers, and the general public closer to the reality of this technology. They aim to promote a deeper understanding of its operation, facilities, applications, and safety protocols, with the goal of dispelling misconceptions, overcoming myths, and alleviating associated fears. Year after year, from 2018, excluding the pandemic period, the number of visitors has increased, reaching over 3000 individuals in 2023 from Argentina and various regions of Latin America and the world. This increase has had a positive impact on both the community and public perception regarding nuclear technology.

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        References

        Reactores de Investigación RA-6: El reactor escuela de Bariloche. Disponible en: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/cnea/Tecnologia-nuclear/reactores-de-investigacion/ra-6. Acceso en: 5 de marzo 2024.

        Instituto Balseiro Informe especial: Reactor Escuela. Disponible en: https://www.ib.edu.ar/comunicacion-y-prensa/noticias/item/738-informe-especial-reactor-escuela.html Acceso en: 5 de marzo 2024.

        IAEA TECDOC-1234 Applications of Research Reactors: Public tours and visits (2001)

        IAEA NP-T-5.3 Applications of Research Reactors: Public relations and staff cooperation (2014)

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        Published

        2024-07-26

        Issue

        Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024)

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