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NUCLEAR CRITICALITY [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

... a self-sustained chain process of nuclear fission that can be maintained without an additional source of neutrons.

OBS

[According to the Nuclear Security Regulations, nuclear criticality is] a self-sustaining chain reaction of nuclear fission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

[...] processus en chaîne de fission nucléaire auto-entretenue qui peut être maintenu sans source additionnelle de neutrons.

OBS

[Selon le Règlement sur la sécurité nucléaire, le terme criticité décrit une] réaction en chaîne auto-entretenue de fission nucléaire.

Spanish

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