ADVANCED REACTOR THEORY

NE 705

Course Description

The neutron transport equation and its application to the analysis of nuclear reactors. Numerical solution methods, including the multi-group model, one-group equations, energy-averaged constants, discrete ordinates, and Monte Carlo methods. Perturbation theory and variational techniques for practical problems. Knowledge of Nuclear Reactor Theory [such asN E 405] required.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.75

3.33% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

50%

-17.14% from Historical

Class Size

-27.59% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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