Research reactor

Research reactors are nuclear fission-based nuclear reactors that serve primarily as a neutron source. They are also called non-power reactors, in contrast to power reactors that are used for electricity production, heat generation, or maritime propulsion.

This article is about nuclear fission research reactors. For experimental research nuclear fusion reactors, see fusion reactor.
Science with neutrons
Foundations
Neutron scattering
Other applications
Infrastructure
Neutron facilities
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