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FISSION SPECTRUM [1 record]

Record 1 2010-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Power Stations
DEF

For a specified fissionable nuclide: the energy distribution of its prompt neutrons.

OBS

Sometimes the term also refers to the energy spectrum of the prompt gamma radiation emitted in fission.

OBS

fission spectrum: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

Pour un nucléide donné, distribution en énergie de ses neutrons instantanés.

OBS

Se rapporte quelquefois aussi au spectre d'énergie du rayonnement gamma instantané émis dans la fission.

OBS

spectre de fission : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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