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New calculational model for self-powered neutron detector based on Monte Carlo simulation

Hyunsuk LeeSchool of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, UNIST-gil 50, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan689-798, KoreaView further author information
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Sooyoung ChoiSchool of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, UNIST-gil 50, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan689-798, KoreaView further author information
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Kyoon-Ho ChaKorea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation, 1312-70, Yuseoung-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon305-343, KoreaView further author information
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Kwangho LeeKorea Hydro & Nuclear Power Corporation, 1312-70, Yuseoung-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon305-343, KoreaView further author information
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Deokjung LeeSchool of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, UNIST-gil 50, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan689-798, KoreaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 660-669 | Received 19 Aug 2014, Accepted 27 Sep 2014, Published online: 17 Nov 2014

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