The Inhour equation is a formula used in nuclear engineering, particularly in the context of reactor kinetics and neutron diffusion. It characterizes the relationship between the neutron flux in a nuclear reactor and the reactor's reactivity, typically under steady-state or slightly perturbed conditions.
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