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BATEMAN EQUATION [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Calculating Procedures (Mathematics)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A set of equations that give the number of atoms of each nuclide of a radioactive decay chain produced after a specified time, when a specified number of atoms of the parent nuclide are initially present.

CONT

The Bateman’s equation is adopted to be used in CAIN [Calculating Actinide Inventory] model. It is a theoretical burnup solution for a point reactor with one group neutron cross section … In order to solve the Bateman’s equation several parameters are needed to be known.

Key term(s)
  • Bateman equation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés de calcul (Mathématiques)
  • Physique atomique
OBS

La concentration des nucléides […] caractérise l’évolution isotopique du milieu sous irradiation. Les concentrations sont gouvernées par des équations différentielles couplées, les équations généralisées de Bateman […]

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