Year
1972
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Mathematics
Recommended Citation
Doherty, G., Applications of collision probabilities in reactor physics, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Mathematics, University of Wollongong, 1972. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/2035
Abstract
The traditional applications of collision probabilities in reactor physics are the solution of the integral form of the neutron transport equation and in the derivation of equivalence relations connecting heterogeneous and homogeneous resonance integrals. An alternative method of solving the multigroup flux equations is presented. The method is well suited to few region, many group condensation calculations particularly if the resonance treatment requires a group by group flux solution. A review is given of existing methods of computing collision probabilities in slab, annular and cluster geometry. Developments include anisotropic scattering representation, exp(iBz) leakage representation and a rapid approximate cluster geometry routine. Finally a method of computing heterogeneous resonance integrals is discussed. The method combines the Russian subgroup formulation of homogeneous resonance integrals and equivalence relations based entirely on numerical collision probabilities.
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.