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Record 1 1992-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

An effective cross section ascribed to a material inserted between a fission neutron source and a thick hydrogenous medium. It is used in the calculation of the relaxation length of the fast neutron flux density in a thick shield.

OBS

Term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
DEF

section efficace effective attribuée à un matériaux interposé entre une source de neutrons de fission et un milieu hydrogéné de grande épaisseur.

OBS

Terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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