Many issues related to nuclear safety and security involve calculations using accurate nuclear data. Measurements of neutron-induced reactions and cross-section standards, and absolute measurements of radiation i.e. radionuclide metrology, have been key activities of the JRC IRMM since it started operation in 1960. JRC-IRMM focuses on neutron data for standards, safety of operating reactors, handling of nuclear waste and waste transmutation and investigating alternative reactor systems and fuel cycles.
