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NEUTRON INTERROGATION TECHNIQUE [2 records]

Record 1 2014-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

A method that consists in irradiating radioactive material, such as a waste parcel, with a pulsed neutron beam before analyzing the resulting reemission of neutrons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Méthode de mesure qui consiste à exposer un objet, par exemple un colis de déchets radioactifs, à un flux de neutrons et à analyser le flux de neutrons réémis.

OBS

interrogation neutronique : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 décembre 2013.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

[A technique that] allows measurement of the prompt and delayed neutrons from thermal and fast-induced fission after each interrogating pulse.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie analytique
  • Physique atomique
DEF

[Technique d’] irradiation séquentielle associée à la mesure des neutrons prompts et retardés entre les impulsions du générateur ou de l’accélérateur [de neutrons].

OBS

SPHINCS : Sequential PHoton Interrogation and Neutron Counting Signatures.

Spanish

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