13. Neutronics Experiments of Advanced Fission Systems

Neutronics experiments can be classified into three main categories: measurement and validation experiments for nuclear data, validation experiments for neutronics methods and codes, and validation experiments for nuclear systems and component designs. Measurement and validation experiments for nuclear data are performed to obtain nuclear data or validate the applicability of a nuclear data library for specific conditions. Validation experiments for neutronics methods and codes are employed mainly to validate the applicability of neutronics methods and codes in specific conditions. Validation experiments for nuclear systems and component designs are utilized to confirm whether the systems, component designs, equipment, and nuclear materials satisfy the design requirements (Wu in Fusion neutronics. Springer Nature Singapore Pte. Ltd., [1, Fusion Sci Technol 74(4):321–329 ,2]).