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WESTCOTT CROSS SECTION [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
OBS

A fictitious cross section for a specified interaction which, when multiplied by the conventional flux density, gives the correct reaction rate. Also called cross section. West-cott. NOTE - The use of the term is usually restricted to capture and fission in well-moderated systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
OBS

Section efficace fictive relative à une interaction déterminée qui, multipliée par la densité de flux conventionnelle, donne le taux de réaction exact. Autre appellation: section efficace de Westcott. NOTE - L'usage de ce terme est habituellement réservé à la capture et à la fission dans les systèmes bien modérés.

Spanish

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