Computational Methods of Neutron Transport

This books presents a balanced overview of the major methods currently available for obtaining numerical solutions in neutron and gamma ray transport. It focuses on methods particularly suited to the complex problems encountered in the analysis of reactors, fusion devices, radiation shielding, and other nuclear systems. Derivations are given for each of the methods showing how the transport equation is reduced to sets of algebraic equations suitable for solution on a digital computer. The limitations of the methods and their suitability for different classes of problems are discussed in terms of computer memory, time requirements, and accuracy.