Implementation of a frequency-domain neutron noise analysis method in a production-level continuous energy Monte Carlo code: Verification and application in a BWR

@article{Yamamoto2018ImplementationOA,
  title={Implementation of a frequency-domain neutron noise analysis method in a production-level continuous energy Monte Carlo code: Verification and application in a BWR},
  author={Toshihiro Yamamoto},
  journal={Annals of Nuclear Energy},
  year={2018},
  volume={115},
  pages={494-501}
}
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