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WIGNER EFFECT [1 record]

Record 1 2015-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

The change in physical properties of graphite resulting from the displacement of lattice atoms by high-energy neutrons and other energetic particles during reactor operation.

OBS

Wigner effect: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Variation des propriétés physiques du graphite due au déplacement des atomes du réseau par des neutrons d'énergie élevée et d'autres particules énergétiques, pendant le fonctionnement d'un réacteur.

OBS

effet Wigner : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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