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COLD NEUTRON [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

Neutrons whose kinetic energy is of the order of a millielectronvolt or less.

OBS

This energy range is such that there is a very small probability for the neutrons to lose energy in scattering.

OBS

cold neutron: term and définition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Neutrons dont l'énergie cinétique est de l'ordre du milliélectronvolt ou moins.

OBS

Dans ce domaine d'énergie, les neutrons ont une très faible probabilité de perdre de l'énergie par diffusion.

OBS

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

Spanish

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