Lattice thermal conductivity of UO2 using ab-initio and classical molecular dynamics

Kim, Hyoungchul; Kim, Moo Hwan; Kaviany, Massoud

doi:10.1063/1.4869669

Title: Lattice thermal conductivity of UO2 using ab-initio and classical molecular dynamics

Journal Article · Fri Mar 28 00:00:00 EDT 2014 · J. Appl. Phys.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4869669· OSTI ID:1161582

Kim, Hyoungchul; Kim, Moo Hwan; Kaviany, Massoud

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Research Organization:: Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Solar and Thermal Energy Conversion (CSTEC)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

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OSTI ID:: 1161582

Journal Information:: J. Appl. Phys., Vol. 115; Related Information: CSTEC partners with University of Michigan (lead); Kent State University

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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