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Natural neutron-fission wave

A. P. Ershov, V. F. Anisichkin

Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, Lavrent'ev Institute of Hydrodynamics, Novosibirsk, 630090

Abstract: The dynamics of Feoktistov's neutron-fission wave is considered. The possibility of this process under natural conditions, namely in the interior of planets, is assessed.

Keywords: nuclear fission, neutrons, chain reaction, diffusion combustion, geophysics.

UDC: 539.17+523.12

Received: 07.06.2002

 English version: Combustion, Explosion and Shock Waves, 2003, 39:2, 226–231

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