Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 09, Numéro PR7, July 1999
Proceedings of the Workshop Innovative Options in the Field of Nuclear Fission Energy
Page(s) Pr7-17 - Pr7-33
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:1999702
Proceedings of the Workshop Innovative Options in the Field of Nuclear Fission Energy

J. Phys. IV France 09 (1999) Pr7-17-Pr7-33

DOI: 10.1051/jp4:1999702

Accelerator Driven Systems (ADS), physics principles and specificities

M. Salvatores

CEA-DRN, bâtiment 707, CE Cadarache, 13108 Saint-Paul-lez-Durance cedex, France


Abstract
The physics principles of accelerator driven systems are presented, together with their specific characteristics in particular in the field of neutronics. Their potential role in partitioning/transmutation strategies is also illustrated.



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