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nuclear chain reaction [′nü·klē·ər ′chān rē‚ak·shən] (nucleonics) A succession of generation after generation of acts of nuclear division such that the neutrons set free in the nuclear disruptions of thenth generation split the fissile nuclei (233U,235U,239Pu) of the (n+ 1)st generation. Also known as chain reaction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Physicists calculated how far the P reactor's 427 control rods should be withdrawn to reach criticality -- self-sustaining nuclear chain reactions. |
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