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1. Neutron Physics Background

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Abstract

This chapter introduces fundamental properties of the neutron. It covers reactions induced by neutrons, nuclear fission, slowing down of neutrons in infinite media, diffusion theory, the few-group approximation, point kinetics, and fission-product poisoning. It emphasizes the nuclear physics bases of reactor design and its relationship to reactor engineering problems.

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go back to reference FEMP computer code has been developed by Professor Patrick McDaniel of University of New Mexico, Nuclear Engineering Department FEMP computer code has been developed by Professor Patrick McDaniel of University of New Mexico, Nuclear Engineering Department
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go back to reference This effort was taken in place under contract by McDaniel and Zohuri in time period of 2001-2003 but never was a finished effort, although a lot of work was put into it and somewhat a new modified version NJOY with recoil capability was developed This effort was taken in place under contract by McDaniel and Zohuri in time period of 2001-2003 but never was a finished effort, although a lot of work was put into it and somewhat a new modified version NJOY with recoil capability was developed
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Metadata
Title
Neutron Physics Background
Author
Bahman Zohuri
Copyright Year
2019
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04906-5_1