criticality
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Meanwhile, on June 18, another startup, Valar Atomics, hit the same milestone in Utah, reaching what is known as criticality -- the point at which a reactor can sustain its own nuclear chain reaction.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
This adjustment moved STO closer to a state called quantum criticality, producing even greater tunability.
From Science Daily • Nov. 9, 2025
It also said that Pandey's mother had battled cancer and that she "understands the importance of prevention and the criticality of awareness, especially when there's a vaccine available".
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
Grossi said recent observations indicate that the water discharge seen in October is warm, an indication the reactor has reached criticality.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2023
With this realization, priorities have been assigned to all critical circuits transiting the key facilities, based on established criteria of criticality of service continuity.
