Intro to Nuclear Energy Syst

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Prerequisite: PHYS 2120 or MATH 1910. Atomic structure; neutron interactions; reaction rates and nuclear power generation; nuclear fission; fast and thermal neutrons; multiplication factor and reactivity; computing effective multiplication factor; neutron moderation; pressurized water reactors; boiling water reactors; pressurized heavy water reactors; balance-of-plant systems; sodium fast reactors; molten salt reactors; gas-cooled reactors; nuclear plant capacity factor; fusion energy; advanced reactors; nuclear fuel cycle.