OBJECTIVES
DOE-HDBK-1019/1-93
Reactor Theory (Neutron Characteristics)
ENABLING OBJECTIVES (Cont.)
2.12
DEFINE the following concepts:
a.
Thermalization
d.
Average logarithmic energy decrement
b.
Moderator
e.
Macroscopic slowing down power
c.
Moderating ratio
2.13
LIST three desirable characteristics of a moderator.
2.14
Given an average fractional energy loss per collision, CALCULATE the energy loss after
a specified number of collisions.
NP-02
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