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DEPLACEMENT ATOME [2 records]

Record 1 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A unit of the damage caused by neutrons to structural materials (the average number of displacements undergone by each atom).

CONT

Damage dosimetry. Damage dosimetry is designed to experimentally evaluate the fluence of damage, or the displacement per atom (dpa), of irradiated materials. It requires detectors such as G.A.M.I.N dosimeter, comprising a graphite rod, or a tungsten detector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Unité qui caractérise les dommages causés par les neutrons aux matériaux de structure (nombre moyen de déplacements subis par chaque atome).

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A change in the position of atoms caused by their collision with neutrons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Modification de la position des atomes consécutive à leur impact avec des neutrons.

Spanish

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