The physics of graphite moderated reactors

Authors

  • L. S. Kothari Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.5.7533

Keywords:

Graphite, Reactor

Abstract

Since 1942 when the first graphite moderated reactor was built in Chicago by Fermi and his collaborators, reactors have attracted considerable attention. A part from its use as a source of high neutron flux, a reactor is the is the only means known at present of producing controlled atomic energy.

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Published

2014-05-26

How to Cite

Kothari, L. S. (2014). The physics of graphite moderated reactors. Defence Science Journal, 5(3), 366–375. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.5.7533

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3

Section

Research Papers

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