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Z. Bilanovic, A. A. Harms
Nuclear Science and Engineering | Volume 91 | Number 3 | November 1985 | Pages 286-292
Technical Paper | doi.org/10.13182/NSE85-A17305
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An analysis of the Oklo natural reactor, a self-sustaining and self-regulating critical assembly that existed some 2 billion years ago in Gabon, Africa, is presented. Nonlinear continuous differential and nonlinear discrete iterative formulations are established and selected parameter characterizations identified. Conceivable power oscillations are calculated and discussed. Some implications of nonlinear mappings for nuclear simulation are suggested.