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Is It Possible to Build SAFE Nuclear Reactors? | Matt Loszak, Aalo Atomics

First Principles with Christian Keil

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Exploring Neutron Behavior and Quantum Mechanics in Nuclear Reactions

This chapter explores the principles of nuclear reactions, focusing on neutron interactions with hydrogen atoms at different temperatures. It highlights how thermal expansion influences neutron movement and collision probabilities, introducing key concepts like 'cross-section' and 'resonance frequency' in quantum mechanics.

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