A quick introduction to linear transport phenomena
The goal of this report is to provide an introductory-level overview of the linear Boltzmann equation in the context of neutron transport. After deriving the transport equation, we discuss some of its basic applications in reactor theory. Finally, we review several simplifying approximations of the linearized Boltzmann equation that are essential to solving it in many applications. Although the context of neutron transport is called upon to add concreteness to our discussion, many of the concepts and approximations that we discuss remain relevant in other many other phenomena.
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