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Neutron physics and reactors

Course Description: Neutron production methods – Neutron detection methods - Neutron-matter interactions - Cross sections, attenuation, reaction rate, fission cross section. Nuclear fission, fission products, distribution of fission energy to neutrons and fragments, different types of fission reactors, the reproduction factor. thermal neutrons: energy distribution, effective cross section - neutron moderation - moderation power, moderation ratio, resonance escape probability. The nuclear chain reaction: neutron cycle, neutron leakage and diffusion equation solution for different neutron sources.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PHYS481
Objectives of the course :

Provide the student with an introduction to the different types of nuclear fission reactors and the reactions that occur within them.

Course outputs :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following:
1- Identify neutron production methods, how to detect them, and how neutrons interact with matter.
2. Identifying the different types of fission reactors and the characteristics of each type
3. Understanding and comprehending the reactions occurring within reactors, calculating multiplication factors, and their relationship to the reactor's critical state.
Solving the diffusion equation for a point neutron source – a plane source – a neutron source next to two media

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