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DELAYED NEUTRON [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

Neutron emitted by excited fission products formed by beta decay.

OBS

The neutron emission itself is prompt, so that the observed delay is due to the preceding beta emission or emissions.

OBS

delayed neutron: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Neutron émis par des produits de fission excités formés au cours d'une désintégration bêta.

OBS

L'émission de neutrons elle-même est instantanée, de sorte que le retard observé est dû en fait à la ou aux émissions bêta antérieures.

OBS

Les neutrons retardés sont indispensables au pilotage des réacteurs nucléaires.

OBS

L'expression «neutrons différés», précédemment employée dans cette acception, est obsolète.

OBS

neutron retardé : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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