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Estimating the Eigenvalue of the Dominant Error Vector of an Iteration Process

D. R. Vondy, T. B. Fowler

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 80 / Number 3 / March 1982 / Pages 473-476

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE82-A19835

The cost of solving a reactor core neutronics problem is reduced by accelerating the iterative process. Special techniques are used to estimate the eigenvalue of the dominant error vector to support acceleration. Eigenvalue estimates can be tested for reliability to help make acceleration effective.