Sensitivity of reactivities to current cross-section libraries: A case for adjustment

U. Salmi, J.J. Wagschal, A. Ya'ari, Y. Yeivin

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Abstract

The inadequacy of current libraries for reliable neutronic calculations is illustrated by consideration of the very simple critical assembly Jezebel: a bare homogeneous plutonium-alloy sphere of density 15.61 g/cm3 and mass 17.02 kg.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTrans. Am. Nucl. Soc. (USA)
Subtitle of host publicationANS winter meeting; San Francisco, CA, USA; 27 Nov 1977
Place of PublicationUSA
Pages880 - 1
Number of pages2
Volume27
StatePublished - 1977

Bibliographical note

reactivities;neutronic calculations;critical assembly;cross section libraries;

Keywords

  • collections of physical data
  • fission reactor theory and design
  • neutron transport theory

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