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- verb physics to lower the
velocity andkinetic energy of fastneutrons in anuclear reactor by use of amoderator , and thus increase the efficiency offission
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Examples
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It was assumed that these nonlinear terms would cause the system to "thermalize" by redistributing energy from an initial mode into many other modes.
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You can put heavy water around the reaction chamber and let neutrons thermalize the water.
Nuclear Fusion Power Closer to Reality Say Two Separate Teams | Universe Today 2010
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The magneton is feathered to give the ice more time to thermalize its vibrational energy.
Quantum Hyperion Sean 2008
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He traveled at a speed that would thermalize him within a heartbeat, should his forcefield fail or his gyros tumble.
Captain’s Peril William Shatner with Judith 2002
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He traveled at a speed that would thermalize him within a heartbeat, should his forcefield fail or his gyros tumble.
Captain’s Peril William Shatner with Judith 2002
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He traveled at a speed that would thermalize him within a heartbeat, should his forcefield fail or his gyros tumble.
Captain’s Peril William Shatner with Judith 2002
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These pieces of junk don't have to thermalize, fight, or find a support of the
The Reference Frame 2010
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I checked this in some stat mech books and some of them talk about collisions with the wall and others say that there are just enough collisons to thermalize the gas, but that nevertheless the interactions can be neglected.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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I checked this in some stat mech books and some of them talk about collisions with the wall and others say that there are just enough collisons to thermalize the gas, but that nevertheless the interactions can be neglected.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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I checked this in some stat mech books and some of them talk about collisions with the wall and others say that there are just enough collisons to thermalize the gas, but that nevertheless the interactions can be neglected.
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009
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