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Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactors (Series in Fundamental and Applied Nuclear Physics),Used
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This book describes the basic knowledge in nuclear, neutron, and reactor physics necessary for understanding the principle and implementation of accelerator driven subcritical nuclear reactors (ADSRs), also known as hybrid reactors.Since hybrid reactors may contribute to future nuclear energy production, the book begins with a discussion of the general energy problem. It proceeds by developing the elementary physics of neutron reactors, including the basic nuclear physics involved. The book then presents computational methods, with special emphasis on Monte Carlo methods. It examines the specifics of ADSR, starting from the neutron spallation source to safety features. A thorough discussion is given on the size of hybrid reactors, which follows very different constraints from that of critical reactors. The possibility to optimize the source importance is examined in detail. The discussion of the fuel evolution follows with its relevance to safety and to the waste production and incineration. The conditions for having a constant reactivity over sufficiently long lapse of time are also discussed. The book also evaluates a number of practical designs that have been proposed. Finally, the last chapter deals with the examination of proposed and possible waste transmutation policies and the role which could be played by ADSR in this context. The potential advantage of the Thorium cycle is discussed as well as different scenarios that could be used to implement it.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactors'? A: The book focuses on the principles and implementation of accelerator driven subcritical nuclear reactors (ADSRs), emphasizing their potential role in future nuclear energy production.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Accelerator Driven Subcritical Reactors' is H. Nifenecker.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers topics such as nuclear and reactor physics, computational methods including Monte Carlo techniques, safety features of ADSRs, and the optimization of fuel and reactivity.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 1, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 326 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in nuclear physics? A: Yes, the book describes basic knowledge in nuclear physics, making it suitable for those new to the subject, while also providing in-depth discussions for advanced readers.
- Q: Does the book discuss waste transmutation policies? A: Yes, the last chapter of the book addresses proposed and possible waste transmutation policies and the role of ADSRs in this context.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding Monte Carlo methods? A: Yes, the book presents computational methods with a special emphasis on Monte Carlo methods, making it a valuable resource for learning about these techniques.