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[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_transport Neutron transport] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion fusion] describes the behavior and interactions of neutrons produced during fusion reactions. In [[Nuclear fusion]] systems, especially in deuterium–tritium reactions, high-energy neutrons (about 14.1 MeV) are generated in large numbers. These neutrons carry most of the fusion energy and interact with the surrounding materials, where their energy is deposited through scattering and nuclear reactions. Neutronics analysis is therefore essential for predicting energy deposition, material damage, radiation shielding requirements, and tritium breeding performance. Understanding neutronics is a key aspect of designing safe, efficient, and sustainable fusion reactors.
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_transport Neutrons] generated in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion fusion reactions] carry most of the fusion energy and interact with surrounding materials <ref name="NeutronTransport"/><ref name="NuclearFusion"/>. In fusion systems, especially deuterium–tritium reactions, high-energy neutrons (about 14.1 MeV) are produced in large numbers. Their energy is deposited into surrounding materials through scattering and nuclear reactions. Neutronics analysis is therefore essential for predicting energy deposition, material damage, radiation shielding requirements, and tritium breeding performance. Understanding neutronics is a key aspect of designing safe, efficient, and sustainable fusion reactors.




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== References ==
== References ==
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"Neutron transport," Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_transport
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"Nuclear fusion," Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_fusion
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