Topics requested for admission to the doctoral study at NI-NR

Nuclear Engineering - Department of nuclear reactors

1. Currently operated nuclear power facilities around the world, nuclear reactors of the 2^nd and 3^rd generation, their mutual comparison.
2. Planned and projected nuclear power facilities around the world, concepts of nuclear reactors of the generation III+ and IV, their advantages compared to the current ones.
3. Experimental nuclear facilities around the world, areas of their usage.
4. Neutron-physical calculations and analyzes of the nuclear reactors' cores, used calculation methods.
5. Thermo-hydraulic calculations and analyzes of the nuclear reactors' cores, used calculation methods.
6. Aspects of safe operation of nuclear facilities, safety analyzes of power and experimental nuclear reactors, approaches and methods, role of national regulatory body and international organizations in the field of peaceful use of nuclear energy.
7. Overview of sources of neutrons and ionizing radiation, their comparison and application in various fields of science, research, industry, medicine etc.
8. Overview and properties of nuclear fuels, trends in nuclear fuels development, optimization of fuel cycles, management of spent nuclear fuel.
9. Detection and dosimetry of neutrons and ionizing radiation with a focus on nuclear facilities.