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Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Power Stations
DEF

The average asymptotic number of neutrons in a critical system descended from a neutron of a given position and velocity.

OBS

It is proportional to the adjoint of the neutron flux density.

OBS

importance function: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Nombre moyen asymptotique de neutrons dans un système critique descendant d'un neutron de position et de vitesse données.

OBS

Elle est proportionnelle à l'adjoint de la densité de flux neutronique.

OBS

fonction importance : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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