Chinese Nuclear Society
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The Chinese Nuclear Society (CNS; 中国核学会) is a non-profit organization
Non-profit organization
Nonprofit organization is neither a legal nor technical definition but generally refers to an organization that uses surplus revenues to achieve its goals, rather than distributing them as profit or dividends...

 representing individuals contributing to and supporting nuclear science, nuclear technology
Nuclear technology
Nuclear technology is technology that involves the reactions of atomic nuclei. Among the notable nuclear technologies are nuclear power, nuclear medicine, and nuclear weapons...

 and nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear engineering is the branch of engineering concerned with the application of the breakdown as well as the fusion of atomic nuclei and/or the application of other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics...

 in China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...

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Objectives

It was established in 1980. Its objective is to promote the advancement and peaceful use of nuclear science and technology, undertake scientific and technical exchange, engage in public communication and enhance international cooperation and carries out Conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.; Transactions and publications; Lectures and materials to the public, media; Exhibitions; Visits to and from other overseas partners; Policy suggestions to government authorities.

Membership

The membership of the Society consists of regular members, student members and organization members. Membership is open to any person or organization supporting the object of the Society and agreeing with the rules of the Society, each applicant for membership could submit an application to the Secretariat. The Society has about 8810 individual members and 45 organization members.

Organization

The supreme authority in the Society is the National General Conference, and its executive body is the Board of Directors. The National General Conference is held every four years. The Secretariat under the leadership of the Board of Director is responsible for daily operation, and the Secretary General is the chief administrative officer of the Society.

Committees

The Society has 7 committees carrying our specified functions of the Society, 20 technical divisions enhancing activities in specific areas of nuclear science and technology, 20 provincial branches serving members in geographical provinces. Committees: scientific exchange committee, public communication and inquiry committee, education and human resource committee, editorial committee, organization committee, financial committee, women-in-nuclear committee

Technical divisions

Technical Divisions: Calculation Physics, Isotope, Isotope Separation Technology, Nuclear Agronomy, Nuclear Chemical Engineering, Nuclear Chemistry and Radiochemistry, Nuclear Electronics and Nuclear Detection Techniques, Nuclear Fusion and Plasma Physics, Nuclear Industry Applications, Nuclear Materials, Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Power, Nuclear Science and Technology Information, Nuclear Techno-economics and Management, Particles Accelerator Technology, Radiation Protection, Radiation Research and Technology, Uranium Geology, Uranium Mining and Metallurgy.

Branches

Provincial Branches: Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, Guizhou, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Shanghai, Shanxi, Shanxxi, Sichuan, Tianjin, Xinjiang, Zhejiang. Under each of Technical divisions and Provincial Branches, there are a number of committees focusing on specific technical area.

See also

  • List of nuclear power groups
    • American Nuclear Society
      American Nuclear Society
      The American Nuclear Society is an international, not-for-profit 501 scientific and educational organization with a membership of approximately 11,000 scientists, engineers, educators, students, and other associate members. Approximately 900 members live outside the United States in 40 countries....

    • European Nuclear Society
      European Nuclear Society
      The European Nuclear Society, founded in 1975, is the federation of 24 nuclear societies from 24 countries – stretching from the Atlantic to the Urals and on across Russia to the Pacific. ENS connects these national nuclear member societies with the principal aim of fostering and coordinating their...

    • Canadian Nuclear Society
      Canadian Nuclear Society
      The Canadian Nuclear Society is a not-for-profit organization representing individuals contributing to, or otherwise supporting, nuclear science and engineering in Canada.-History and Mandate:...

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