Argonne Scientists Develop Fiber-Optic AI Sensors for Molten Salt Heat Exchangers

By Georgina Jedikovska · Interesting Engineering · 2026-09-22

According to Interesting Engineering, researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have created a monitoring system that uses fiber-optic sensors to prevent blockages in nuclear reactors. By embedding these sensors into the support structures of matrix-type heat exchangers, the

According to Interesting Engineering, researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have created a monitoring system that uses fiber-optic sensors to prevent blockages in nuclear reactors. By embedding these sensors into the support structures of matrix-type heat exchangers, the