Propagation of radiation source uncertainties in spent fuel cask shielding calculations |
Ebiwonjumi, Bamidele
(Department of Nuclear Engineering, Ul san National Institute of Science and Technology)
Mai, Nhan Nguyen Trong (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Ul san National Institute of Science and Technology) Lee, Hyun Chul (Nuclear Engineering Division, School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University) Lee, Deokjung (Department of Nuclear Engineering, Ul san National Institute of Science and Technology) |
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