Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
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What is Γ, and what is the equation
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resonance width, hbar/meanlifetime
2
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What is l
A
Neutron lifetime, beginning of emission from fission to absorption
3
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Decay heat after shutdown eqn after operation for T seconds
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4
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Decay heat after shut down after infinite operation
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5
Q
What is conversion ratio?
A
The ratio of fissile atoms produced per fissile atom consumed (called Breeding ratio when C > 1)
6
Q
Decay equation
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7
Q
Equation for mean lifetime
A
t = 1/lamda
8
Q
Activity equation
A
A(t) = λN(t)
9
Q
Saturation activity equation
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10
Q
Two stage decay equation
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11
Q
Secular equilibrium graph, when
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12
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Two stage decay for
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13
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Two stage decay for
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