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NEUTRON MODERATION [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-11-23

English

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

The reduction of the neutron energy by scattering without appreciable capture.

CONT

Moderation of neutrons. The energy of neutrons depends on their speed. When neutrons are in motion in solid materials, their speed is reduced due to repeated collision with nuclei and the scattering which results. This is termed "neutron moderation" ...

OBS

moderation: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

OBS

moderation: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Key term(s)
  • moderation of neutrons

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Réduction de l'énergie des neutrons par diffusion sans capture appréciable.

OBS

modération : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997.

OBS

modération : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
CONT

The results for 80 fuel rods of varying material composition exposed to different neutron moderation conditions in the reactor core are compared with the results of a Monte Carlo full-assembly calculation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

Contrôle par la limitation de la masse de matières fissiles associée ou non à des conditions de modération neutronique.

Spanish

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