NUCL 31000 - Introduction To Neutron Physics

Credit Hours: 3.00. Development of diffusion theory for neutrons. Neutron interactions and development of one-group neutron diffusion theory with point, plane, and fission sources. Application to one- and two-region reactors. Introduction to buckling, multiplication constants, critical size, neutron slowing down, and resonance capture. Applications using two-group theory. Typically offered Spring.