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high flux neutron reactor

A high flux neutron reactor is a type of nuclear reactor designed to produce very intense streams of neutrons, which are subatomic particles with no electric charge. These high neutron levels enable advanced research, materials testing, and medical isotope production. The reactor achieves this by optimizing its cooling and fuel systems to sustain a high rate of neutron production without overheating or safety risks. Essentially, it’s a powerful device that uses controlled nuclear reactions to generate a concentrated neutron environment for scientific and industrial applications.