**4. Neutron flux monitoring and measurement in nuclear reactors**

In thermal nuclear reactors, most of the power is generated through fission induced by slow neutrons. Therefore, nuclear sensors those are to be part of reactor control or safety systems are generally based on detectors that respond primarily to slow neutrons. In principle, many of detector types can be adapted for application to reactor measurements. However, the extreme conditions associated with reactor operation often lead to substantial design changes, and a category of slow neutron detectors designed specifically for this application has gradually evolved.
