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The Role of Neural Networks in Reactor Diagnostics and Control

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    Imre Pázsit

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    Masaharu Kitamura

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Pázsit, I., Kitamura, M. (2002). The Role of Neural Networks in Reactor Diagnostics and Control. In: Lewins, J., Becker, M. (eds) Advances in Nuclear Science and Technology. Advances in Nuclear Science & Technology, vol 24. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47811-0_3

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