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What does the number 0.62 in MCNP refer to?
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Specifying temperatures in MCNP
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Are there any inherent advantages of using He3-He3 over d-He3?
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Can Flame Jets Effectively Constrain Plasma in Fusion Reactors?
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Is MCNP capable of scoring fission spectrum?
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