Critical Masses of Oralloy Cylinders With Multiple Reflectors of Medium Z Elements

Author

David P. Wood

Publication Date

6-2-1960

Abstract

Critical mass is influenced mainly by the density, concentration, and shape of the fissionable material, the degree of neutron moderation, and the type and thickness of reflector material. Most of these parameters have been explored in detail at the Pajarito Remote-Control Laboratory (1) and the present series of measurements has the purpose of investigating reflector materials in the middle of the periodic table for the more subtle influence of their resonance scattering structure.

Degree Name

Mechanical Engineering

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Mechanical Engineering

First Committee Member (Chair)

Darol Kenneth Froman

Second Committee Member

Gordon E. Hansen

Third Committee Member

Richard Charles Dove

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Wood, David P.. "Critical Masses of Oralloy Cylinders With Multiple Reflectors of Medium Z Elements." (1960). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/me_etds/154