ISSN:
1572-9591
Keywords:
Fusion cycles
;
stochastic differential equations
;
parametric noise
;
stability
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract The statistical properties of the (n)-Li-(T)-D-(n) fusion cycle response are examined via the general Fokker-Planck theory for linear systems with random coefficients. The Fokker-Planck equation for the chain carrier density probability distribution is obtained for a Gaussian stationary random reactivity fluctuation and the first few moment equations are used to establish the stability conditions of the mean and mean square. Finally, an expression for the spectral density of the chain carrier response is presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01050793