Reaktorphysik 2 und neue Konzepte in der Kerntechnik

What it is about

You learn the physical fundamentals of neutron and reactor physics: diffusion, burn-up theory and eigenvalue equations for critical reactors as well as mechanisms of absorbers, reactor poisons and reactivity feedbacks. In the end you will be able to solve diffusion and eigenvalue problems in different geometries and explain various reactor types and their key figures.

What you will be able to do

• Understand and explain neutron diffusion using Fick's law
• Solve the diffusion equation in different geometries and boundary conditions
• Calculate absorbers in the neutron field
• Name, understand and explain multiplying media
• Solve the eigenvalue equation of a critical reactor in different geometries and boundary conditions
• Understand and explain Fermi's burn-up theory
• Name, understand and explain reactivity coefficients
• Name and explain reactor types in science and technology

What the module consists of

• VorlesungConveying the content through lecture, blackboard work and presentations
• ÜbungWeekly problem solving in small groups for deepening (supervision by PhD students)

Teaching method

• Frontalvorlesung (Tafel, PowerPoint)Explanation of the subject content and demonstration of universal physical concepts
• Übungsbetrieb in kleinen GruppenPractice with problem sets and preparation for the module exam
• MoodleProvision of lecture and exercise materials
• ExkursionOptional deepening through visit to a commercial nuclear power plant