Why would you want to maximize neutron yield? I can see it for fusion-thermal models like Tokamak, etc., but FoFu is Rezwan’s favorite word: “Aneutronic”! :cheese:
Oops. After reading the referenced link, I see that the squirrel cage CUTS neutrons by a factor of 6. Sounds like a good deal, to me!
P.P.S.
A bit of research suggests to me that “squirrel cage” refers to a tall, narrow cage (since squirrels are big on vertical travel!).
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P.P.P.S. See below. It’s an increase. I’m overdue for bedtime, it seems!
