Overview
Provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to fusion neutronics, an extremely important branch of fusion research
Includes detailed introductions to neutronic theories and methods that are suitable for fusion application given their unique neutronic characteristics
Shares essential experiences collected in the neutronic design of fusion systems with abundant examples
Highlights the key challenges in fusion neutronic experiments
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (13 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Neutronics Theories and Methodologies for Fusion
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Fusion Neutronics Design Principles
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Fusion Neutronics Experiment Technologies
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About this book
This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to fusion neutronics, covering all key topics from the fundamental theories and methodologies, as well as a wide range of fusion system designs and experiments. It is the first-ever book focusing on the subject of fusion neutronics research.
Compared with other nuclear devices such as fission reactors and accelerators, fusion systems are normally characterized by their complex geometry and nuclear physics, which entail new challenges for neutronics such as complicated modeling, deep penetration, low simulation efficiency, multi-physics coupling, etc. The book focuses on the neutronic characteristics of fusion systems and introduces a series of theories and methodologies that were developed to address the challenges of fusion neutronics. Further, it introduces readers to the unique principles and procedures of neutronics design, experimental methodologies and methodologies for fusion systems.
The book not only highlights the latest advances and trends in the field, but also draws on the experiences and skills collected in the author’s more than 40 years of research. To make it more accessible and enhance its practical value, various representative examples are included to illustrate the application and efficiency of the methods, designs and experimental techniques discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Prof. Yican Wu is the director general of Institute of Nuclear Energy Safety Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), the director of Key Laboratory of Neutronics and Radiation Safety, CAS, and the leader of FDS Team. He has been serving as the Executive Committee Chair of IEA ESEFP TCP and IAEA consultant. His research involves nuclear science and engineering, nuclear safety and other interdisciplinary research. He has published over 400 papers and received over 10 important awards including the National Natural Science Award and the Science and Technology Award of China Nuclear Energy Association.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Fusion Neutronics
Authors: Yican Wu
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5469-3
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2017
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-10-5468-6Published: 24 August 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-5404-5Published: 12 December 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-981-10-5469-3Published: 16 August 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XX, 393
Number of Illustrations: 82 b/w illustrations, 110 illustrations in colour
Topics: Nuclear Fusion, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Energy