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The '''Multiphysics Methods Group (MMG)''' is a program at [[Idaho National Laboratory]] (under the [[U.S. Department of Energy]]) begun in 2004. It uses modeling software to simulate complex [[nuclear chemistry|physical and chemical reactions]] inside [[nuclear reactor]]s. The ultimate goal of the program is to use these simulation tools to enable more efficient use of [[nuclear fuel]], resulting in lower electricity costs and less [[radioactive waste|waste products]].<ref>

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However, INL's Multiphysics Methods Group is not the only group involved in advancing this field of study. At [[Los Alamos National Laboratory]], similar technology and efforts are being used in applications such as modeling ocean circulation and even in better understanding the internal combustion engine. <ref>

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*Furthering the state of computational nuclear engineering