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One-speed neutron transport eigenvalues for reflected slabs and spheres

Journal Article · · Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States)
OSTI ID:5183790
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  1. Chalmers Univ. of Tech., Goeteborg (Sweden). Dept. of Reactor Physics
The monoenergetic transport equation with isotropic scattering and vacuum boundary conditions is applied to two-media spherical and plane systems. The mean-free-path is assumed to be the same even though the multiplication factors are different in both media. The two coupled integral equations that are obtained are numerically solved using the spatial Legendre polynomial method (Carlvik's method). Seven or more eigenvalues for various dimensions of the bodies are given, and the first five flux modes for some cases are plotted. In addition, for homogeneous systems, this paper presents more accurate and higher eigenvalues than those thus far known.
OSTI ID:
5183790
Journal Information:
Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States), Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering; (United States) Vol. 107:4; ISSN 0029-5639; ISSN NSENA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English