How do I simulate a uranium enrichment?

Open this page and use the live Neutron Transport tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a uranium enrichment from your own measurements.

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Neutron Transport for a uranium enrichment

Simulate a uranium enrichment live in your browser. This runs the real Neutron Transport solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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random walk & moderation

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Mean free path (px)

Neutrons do not travel straight — they random-walk through matter, scattering every mean free path and losing energy at each collision. This moderation slows fast neutrons to thermal speeds where they fission efficiently. A short mean free path (dense material) keeps them inside; a long one lets them leak out, which is why reactor size and geometry set criticality.

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Mean free path30 px

Escaped0 / 40

Leakage0%

Governing equation

λ = \frac{1}{Σ} = 30 px, Σ = 0.0333 px^{- 1}

Reading this result: A moderate mean free path balances moderation against leakage — enough scattering to thermalize neutrons, but geometry still governs whether the core goes critical.

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About this simulation

The full Neutron Transport tool models a uranium enrichment with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a uranium enrichment?: Open this page and use the live Neutron Transport tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a uranium enrichment from your own measurements.