Abstract:The "perturbation source method" (PSM) is a Monte Carlo perturbation method that calculates an exact k-eigenvalue change caused by cross-section changes. Although the PSM, which can consider the effect of fission source perturbation, was proposed long ago, it has garnered minimal interest as a Monte Carlo perturbation method. The applicability of the PSM has not been thoroughly elucidated hitherto. This study revisits the PSM and reviews the associated Monte Carlo algorithm. Some improvements have been made to… Show more
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