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60 Years of U: Perspectives on resources, demand, and the evolving role of nuclear energy
Recent years have seen growing global interest in nuclear energy and rising confidence in the sector. For the first time since the early 2000s, there is renewed optimism about the industry’s future. This change is driven by several major factors: geopolitical developments that highlight the need for secure energy supplies, a stronger focus on resilient energy systems, national commitments to decarbonization, and rising demand for clean and reliable electricity.
James H. Renken
Nuclear Technology | Volume 31 | Number 1 | October 1976 | Pages 133-139
Technical Paper | Radiation | doi.org/10.13182/NT76-A31705
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One-dimensional time-dependent neutron transport calculations have been performed to predict the signals that would be observed in pulsed-neutron uranium logging experiments. Although the actual experimental geometry had to be idealized somewhat to conform to the one-dimensional nature of the calculations, the results clearly show the essential features of the logging signal. These calculations are economical enough that parameter studies are feasible.