What is reflector in nuclear power plant? All Questions › Category: Electrical Power Generation › What is reflector in nuclear power plant? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff asked 5 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling Staff answered 5 years ago To reduce the neutron loss, the inner surface of the reactor core will be enclosed by a material that helps to reflect the escaping of neutrons back towards the core of the reactor, which is recognized as reflecting material.