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NEUTRON LOGGING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Geological Prospecting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neutron logging
1, record 1, English, neutron%20logging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A radioactivity logging method used in boreholes in which a neutron source provides neutrons which enter rock formations encountered and induce additional gamma radiation which is measured by use of an ionization chamber. 2, record 1, English, - neutron%20logging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... neutrons can be emitted from a substance when its nucleus is penetrated by gamma particles from a highly radioactive source. This property is used in neutron logging. 3, record 1, English, - neutron%20logging
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gamma radiation so induced [by the neutrons which enter rock formations] is related to the hydrogen content of the rock. 2, record 1, English, - neutron%20logging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Prospection géologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diagraphie de neutrons
1, record 1, French, diagraphie%20de%20neutrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carottage par activation de neutrons 2, record 1, French, carottage%20par%20activation%20de%20neutrons
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diagraphie : Méthodes de mesure de certains paramètres physiques des formations traversées par le sondage [...] traduit parfois, mais improprement, par carottage [...] 1, record 1, French, - diagraphie%20de%20neutrons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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