On the Feynman-alpha formula for fast neutrons
Paper in proceeding, 2011
In this contribution, a stochastic theory for a branching process in a neutron population with two energy levels is investigated. In particular, a variance to mean or Feynman-alpha formula is derived in this generalized scenario using the Kolmogorov forward or master equation theory for the probabilities in a system with a compound Poisson source.
Branching processes
Stochastic theory
Safeguards
Author
Johan Anderson
Chalmers, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering
Pal Lenard
Imre Pazsit
Chalmers, Applied Physics, Nuclear Engineering
Proceedings 33rd ESARDA 16-20 May, Budapest, Hungary (2011)
Subject Categories
Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified
Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics
Roots
Basic sciences