neutronenpopulatie
Neutronenpopulatie refers to the total number of neutrons present in a nuclear reactor or a fissile material sample at any given time. This population is dynamic, constantly changing due to various processes. Neutrons are born primarily from nuclear fission, where a heavy nucleus like uranium or plutonium splits into lighter nuclei, releasing energy and several new neutrons. These newly born neutrons can then go on to cause further fissions, a process known as a chain reaction.
However, the neutron population does not grow indefinitely. Neutrons can be lost from the system through several
The balance between neutron production and neutron loss determines the behavior of the neutron population. If