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The Neutron Diffusion Coefficient as a Second-Order Tensor—Theory and Calculations

V. C. Boffi, T. Trombetti

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 50 / Number 3 / March 1973 / Pages 200-207

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE73-A28972

In this paper a new definition is given of the diffusion coefficient as a second-order tensor fully describing the anisotropic character of neutron diffusion in a homogeneous convex body. Numerical values for the diffusion coefficient tensor are reported for some typical geometries.