The Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute (JNC) was formed in October 1998 to develop advanced
nuclear energy technology to complete the
nuclear fuel cycle, particularly
fast breeder reactors, advanced
reprocessing,
plutonium fuel fabrication and
high-level radioactive waste management. It succeeded the
Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corporation (PNC). It merged with the
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute
The Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute ( ja, 日本原子力研究所) (JAERI) is a former semi-governmental organization that existed for the purpose of further nuclear power in Japan. It was created in June 1956 by the Atomic Energy Basic Law ...
(JAERI) in October 2005, becoming the
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA).
See also
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Nuclear power in Japan
References
Official siteon the JAEA site
History of Japan Nuclear Cycle Development Institute
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Nuclear technology organizations of Japan