Nuclear Fuel Cycle

  1. Fast Reactor Fuel Cycles
    1. Fast Reactor Characteristics
      1. Neutron Spectrum
        1. Fast vs. Thermal Neutrons
          1. Cross Section Differences
          2. Reactor Types
            1. Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactors
              1. Lead-Cooled Fast Reactors
                1. Gas-Cooled Fast Reactors
              2. Breeding Concepts
                1. Plutonium Breeding
                  1. U-238 to Pu-239
                    1. Breeding Ratio
                    2. Fuel Utilization
                      1. Resource Extension
                        1. Waste Reduction
                      2. Actinide Management
                        1. Minor Actinide Burning
                          1. Transmutation Reactions
                            1. Waste Reduction Benefits
                            2. Fuel Cycle Integration
                              1. Reprocessing Requirements
                                1. Fuel Fabrication

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