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1. Neutron Flux

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   The Concept of Flux Peaking
   In practical reactor designs, the flux is highest near the center of the core and drops off towards the edges due to neutron leakage. This central maximum is termed flux peaking. To maximize fuel burnup efficiency, the core is often designed to have a nearly flat flux profile, though this is physically impossible to achieve perfectly. Reactor engineers often employ control rods or burnable poisons (like Boron-10) near the cente…