Wigner energy release

GPTKB entity

Statements (15)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Wigner_effect
gptkbp:cause sudden temperature rise
gptkbp:causedBy neutron irradiation
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1940s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wigner energy release
gptkbp:involves accumulation of stored energy in graphite
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Eugene_Wigner
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Windscale_fire
gptkbp:occurredIn nuclear reactors
graphite moderator
gptkbp:relatedTo nuclear safety
graphite annealing
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wigner_effect
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5