Reactor Kinetics: Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

This lecture covers the fundamental concepts of reactor kinetics in nuclear engineering, including the behavior of neutrons in a reactor, the diffusion equation, critical conditions, slowing down mechanisms, and reactor control mechanisms. It explains the importance of advection and diffusion operators, the criticality condition, and the role of different materials as moderators. The lecture also delves into the reactor power control, reactivity variations, and the effects of delayed neutrons on reactor stability. Additionally, it discusses the point kinetics equations, the reactivity equation, and the stable period of a reactor. The session concludes with a summary of the key points discussed throughout the lecture.