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Allan F. Henry 1925-2001
Pages 168-173

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... in 1950. His dissertation, entitled "Theory of Magnetic Resonance in Nitric oxide," was done under Professor Henry Margenau.
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... it soon became evident that they had succeeded in creating a superb approach for the analysis and design of nuclear reactors. The physics of nuclear reactors is exceedingly complex due to the nature of the fission process, the energy distribution of fission neutrons, the multiple processes by which neutrons interact with matter, and the extreme heterogeneity of reactor cores.
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... department of energy and the Nuclear regulatory commission. He also consulted for the major reactor vendors, the electric Power research institute, electric utilities, and the international atomic energy agency.
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... He was particularly appreciated by students for his openness, kindness, and interest in their progress. He retained close contact with all of his graduates throughout their careers.


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