Target-Moderator-Reflector system for 10-30 MeV proton accelerator-driven compact thermal neutron source: Conceptual design and neutronic characterization |
Jeon, Byoungil
(Neutron Science Center, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Kim, Jongyul (Neutron Science Center, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute) Lee, Eunjoong (Decommissioning Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute) Moon, Myungkook (Radiation Equipment Research Division, KAERI Advanced Radiation Technology Institute) Cho, Sangjin (Neutron Science Center, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute) Cho, Gyuseong (Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) |
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