A review of the scientific contributions by Massimo Salvatores to nuclear reactor physics and engineering. (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Palmiotti, Giuseppe; Ravetto, Piero
• Is Part Of: Annals of nuclear energy. Volume 152(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Generalized perturbation theory -- Experimental reactor physics -- Methods for reactor physics -- Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty evaluation -- Fuel cycle and transmutation studies -- Shielding -- Advanced nuclear reactors, accelerator-driven systems, and hybrid fusion/fission systems -- Nuclear data; Nuclear energy -- Periodicals; Nuclear engineering -- Periodicals; 621.4805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.anucene.2020.107960
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4549

Abstract

Abstract: Massimo Salvatores has been an eminent personality of the nuclear science community. He is universally recognized as one of the scientists who helped to maintain research excellence in the nuclear field throughout the past 50 years. His activity covers the theoretical aspects of nuclear reactor physics, the development of efficient computational methods and tools, and experimental analysis. This paper reviews the scientific production of Massimo Salvatores, highlighting what are believed to be his most relevant contributions to nuclear science and engineering.