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Sub-cell balanced nodal expansion methods using S4 eigenfunctions for multi-group SN transport problems in slab geometry

Ser Gi HongDepartment of Nuclear Engineering, Kyung Hee University, Deogyeong-daero, GiHeung-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin446-701, KoreaView further author information
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Deokjung LeeUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology, UNIST-gil 50, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan689-798, KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 315-331 | Received 20 May 2014, Accepted 14 Jul 2014, Published online: 04 Sep 2014

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