The operator error was probably due to their lack of knowledge of nuclear reactor physics and engineering, as well as lack of experience and training.
The reactor is still operating at Chalk River where it is used for reactor physics and nuclear fuel research.
He specialized in computer-aided instruction, man-machine studies, educational policy and planning, and nuclear reactor physics.
The reactor's primary purpose is for training students in the principles of reactor physics.
It is an important isotope from the viewpoint of nuclear reactor physics.
Samarium-149 is the second most important neutron poison in nuclear reactor physics.
For a more detailed description of the physics and operating principles of critical fission reactors, see nuclear reactor physics.
Such neutron absorbent materials are often part of reactor control rods (see nuclear reactor physics for a description of this process of reactor control).
Several exhibits using computer graphics and films explain how to control nuclear reactors, and reactor physics and safety.
The main research areas are physics, chemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, information technologies, reactor physics, energy and environment.