The use of the GDT based neutron source as driver in a sub-critical burner of minor actinides

The lecture is divided in two parts. First, as introduction on the subject, in part I a brief overview is given on the actual state in the area of transmutation of radioactive nuclear waste by means of reactors and driven sub-critical systems. In part II the application of the GDT-based neutron source as driver in a sub-critical system dedicated to the transmutation of minor actinides is discussed. This GDT driven minor actinide burner is compared with the corresponding accelerator driven system, which is presently considered as the favored option.