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CAPTURE NEUTRONS [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

The radiative capture of neutrons in the resonance energy range.

OBS

resonance capture of neutrons: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Capture radiative de neutrons dans le domaine des énergies de résonance.

OBS

capture de neutrons de résonance : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2001-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

[A] type of nuclear reaction in which a target nucleus absorbs a neutron (uncharged particle), then emits a discrete quantity of electromagnetic energy (gamma-ray photon).

OBS

The target nucleus and the product nucleus are isotopes or forms of the same element.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

La synthèse nucléaire par capture neutronique devenue banale, fournit des isotopes radioactifs de tous les éléments.

Spanish

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