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NEUTRON YIELD PER ABSORPTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

The average number of primary fission neutrons (including delayed neutrons) emitted per neutron absorbed by a fissionable nuclide or by a nuclear fuel, as specified.

OBS

It is a function of the energy of the absorbed neutrons.

OBS

neutron yield per absorption; eta factor: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Nombre moyen de neutrons de fission primaires (y compris les neutrons retardés) émis par neutron absorbé par un nucléide fissile ou par un combustible nucléaire, selon ce qui est spécifié.

OBS

Ce nombre dépend de l'énergie des neutrons absorbés.

OBS

facteur êta : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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