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U.K. releases new plans to speed nuclear deployment
In an effort to revamp its nuclear sector and enable the buildout of new projects, the U.K. has unveiled a sweeping set of changes to project deployment. These changes, which are set to come into effect by the end of next year, will restructure the country’s regulatory and environmental approval framework and directly support new growth through various workforce efforts.
E. RICHARD COHEN
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 2 | Number 3 | May 1957 | Pages 227-245
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE57-A25393
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The differential equation developed by Wilkins to represent the velocity spectrum of neutrons in a heavy moderator is investigated for the case of 1/υ absorption. An exact solution to terms of second order in the absorption parameter allows an accurate determination of the asymptotic neutron density. For large absorption parameters a numerical integration can yield higher accuracy. The analytic solution is applied to the calculation of the total migration area of neutrons from a monoenergetic source.
