Program Overview

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Course Overview

The course SH2615, Neutron Transport Theory, is a 6.0 credit course that will be discontinued after the last planned examination in Autumn 2026.

Information per Course Offering

There are no course offerings available for current or upcoming semesters.

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus for SH2615 (Spring 2022) is available, and its contents are denoted with an asterisk.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The course covers the derivation of the neutron transport equation (NTE), fundamental properties of NTE, solution methodology for NTE, including approximations. It also includes the Sn-method for numerical solution of NTE, derivation of the kinetic equation, its properties, and solution methods.

Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcome of this course is to solve the neutron transport equation within the context of reactor physics.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

Students must have completed a course in reactor physics or equivalent, and have a proficiency in English B/English 6.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for this course is A, B, C, D, E, FX, F.

Examination

The examination consists of two parts:

• INL1 - Home assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project report, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

The examiner may adapt the examination for students with documented disabilities. The examiner may also apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

To pass the course, students must achieve a pass grade on all parts.

Examiner

The examiner for this course is Janne Wallenius.

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Course Room

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room.

Offered by

The course is offered by SCI/Physics.

Main Field of Study

The main field of study for this course is Engineering Physics.

Education Cycle

This course is part of the second cycle of education.