S. Le Berre
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Total Citations
119
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About
S. Le Berre is a researcher at the forefront of nuclear infrastructure safety, specializing in robotic inspection and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for the non-destructive evaluation of spent nuclear fuel dry storage systems. Their major contribution lies in pioneering the integration of fiber-optic LIBS in a double-pulse configuration to measure chlorine concentration on steel surfaces—a critical capability for detecting chloride-induced stress corrosion cracking (SCC) in stainless steel canisters. This work, published in 2018 and garnering 46 citations, directly addresses a key degradation mode threatening long-term dry storage, especially in marine environments. Le Berre further advanced the field by developing robotic delivery systems for LIBS, enabling sensitive, remote chlorine measurement in inaccessible dry cask storage systems (36 citations). Their research on robotic inspection frameworks (27 citations) has laid the groundwork for autonomous structural integrity assessments, reducing human exposure to radiation. By combining materials science, spectroscopy, and robotics, Le Berre’s work provides essential tools for ensuring the safety and longevity of nuclear waste containment, making a tangible impact on both nuclear engineering and non-destructive testing communities.
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- 3Toward Robotic Inspection of Dry Storage Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel27 citations · 2017
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- 5Robotic Inspection of Dry Storage Casks for Spent Nuclear Fuel3 citations · 2016