Neutronic Analysis and Performance Assessment of UF4-Based Gas Core Reactors with BeO Reflector
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Mechanical Engineering (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
December 31, 2025
Submission Date
November 14, 2025
Acceptance Date
December 25, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 15 Number: 2
