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In this talk we present an overview of accelerator-driven sub-critical reactor systems (ADS), and bring out their attractive features for the elimination of troublesome long-lived components of the spent fuel, as well as for nuclear energy generation utilizing thorium as fuel. In India, there is an interest in the programmes of development of high-energy and high-current accelerators due to the potential of ADS in utilizing the vast resources of thorium in the country for nuclear power generation. The accelerator related activities planned in this direction will be outlined.
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Kapoor, S. Accelerator-driven sub-critical reactor system (ADS) for nuclear energy generation. Pramana - J Phys 59, 941–950 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-002-0143-z
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