Phase acceptance of the Alternating-Gradient Synchrotron Linear Accelerator is theoretically examined and found to agree well with an experimental determination of phase acceptance. Bunching in the AGS linac is also analyzed, the results indicating a satisfactory understanding of this process also. A double buncher that should be more efficient than the present single buncher is discussed, and space charge effects (as yet unobserved in bunching) are analyzed. (D.C.W.)

Information needed to solve nuclear safety problems is condensed into a reference book for use by persons familiar with the field. Included are a glossary of terms; useful tables; nuclear constants; criticality calculations; basic nuclear safety limits; solution geometries and critical values; metal critical values; criticality values for intermediate, heterogeneous, and interacting systems; miscellaneous and related information; and report number, author, and subject indexes. (C.H.)