Kuridan R. Neutron Transport. Theory, Modeling, and Computations 2023

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This textbook provides a thorough explanation of the physical concepts and presents the general theory of different forms through approximations of the neutron transport processes in nuclear reactors and emphasize the numerical computing methods that lead to the prediction of neutron behavior.
Detailed derivations and thorough discussions are the prominent features of this book unlike the brevity and conciseness which are the characteristic of most available textbooks on the subject where students find them difficult to follow. This conclusion has been reached from the experience gained through decades of teaching.
The topics covered in this book are suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of nuclear engineering and physics. Other engineering and science students may find the construction and methodology of tackling problems as presented in this book appealing from which they can benefit in solving other problems numerically. The book provides access to a one dimensional, two energy group neutron diffusion program including a user manual, examples, and test problems for student practice. An option of a MatLAB user interface is also available.
Preface
Neutron Transport—The Neutron Transport Equation
Neutron Diffusion—The Finite Difference Solution of the Neutron Diffusion Equation
Spherical Harmonics—The PN Method
The Adjoint Transport Equation—The Equation of Neutron Importance
Perturbation Theory
The Method of Discrete Ordinates: The SN Method
Computer Simulation of Neutron Transport—The Monte Carlo Method
Neutron Transport—The Variational Methods
Selected Problems Solutions
The concept of Directional Derivative
Solid Angle and Differential Velocity
Radiative Transport
Input Description of the 1D Program
Sample Problems and Exercises for the 1D Program
Legendre Polynomials