Physics-based modelling and validation of inter-granular helium behaviour in SCIANTIX |
Giorgi, R.
(Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division)
Cechet, A. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) Cognini, L. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) Magni, A. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) Pizzocri, D. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) Zullo, G. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) Schubert, A. (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)) Van Uffelen, P. (European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC)) Luzzi, L. (Politecnico di Milano, Department of Energy, Nuclear Engineering Division) |
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