Elementary Introduction to Isotope Separation
Abstract
A discussion of six isotope separation processes; (1) the separation nozzle, (2) sweep diffusion, (3) thermal diffusion, (4) electromagnetic separation, (5) gaseous diffusion, and (6) centrifugation. The emphasis is on the physical principles involved in each process and on the use of these physical differences. Because five of the processes involve devices that give individually a very small separation, a cascade of these devices is required to effect large separations. The steady-state theory of such cascades is also discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0635643
Entities
People
- Dennis Holliday
- Milton S. Plesset
Organizations
- RAND Corporation