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proton recoil spectrometer [1 record]

Record 1 2016-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
DEF

A device for measuring fast-neutron energy spectra by observing the energy distribution of the recoiling protons resulting from elastic scattering of the neutrons in a hydrogenous medium.

OBS

proton recoil spectrometer: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

OBS

proton recoil spectrometer: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Physique radiologique et applications
DEF

Dispositif [servant à] mesurer les spectres d'énergie des neutrons rapides, en observant la distribution énergétique des protons de recul issus de collisions élastiques des neutrons dans un milieu hydrogéné.

OBS

spectromètre à protons de recul : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997.

OBS

spectromètre à protons de recul : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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