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Title: Computational modeling of actinide materials and complexes

Journal Article · · MRS Bulletin, vol. 35, no. 11, November 1, 2010, pp. 883
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/mrs2010.715· OSTI ID:1202903

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1202903
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-430101
Journal Information:
MRS Bulletin, vol. 35, no. 11, November 1, 2010, pp. 883, Journal Name: MRS Bulletin, vol. 35, no. 11, November 1, 2010, pp. 883
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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