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FAST NEUTRON SPECTRUM [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
CONT

A fast neutron spectrum enables maximum fission with minimum build-up of new actinides due to neutron capture. This process of converting fertile isotopes to fissile ones is called breeding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
CONT

À plus long terme, ces concepts de réacteurs pourraient évoluer vers les très hautes températures (de l'ordre de 1 000 °C) nécessaires pour la production thermochimique de l'hydrogène et la synthèse de carburants liquides, et (ou) vers des spectres à neutrons rapides.

Spanish

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