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Aug 15, 2022
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ENPH 491 Physics of Nuclear Reactors F | 3.5 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Tutorial: 0.5 The fundamental physics associated with a nuclear reactor. Emphasis will be on the interaction of neutrons, reactor kinetics and calculations required in reactor design. Topics discussed include: brief review of basic nuclear physics, neutron interactions and cross-sections, neutron diffusion, neutron moderation, theory of reactors, changes in reactivity, control of reactors.
Academic Units: Mathematics 0 Natural Sciences 0 Complementary Studies 0 Engineering Science 30 Engineering Design 12
PREREQUISITE(S): 3rd or 4th year standing in Engineering Physics
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