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Record 1 2000-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

A neutron interaction in which the incident neutron disappears as a free particle even when one or more neutrons are subsequently emitted accompanied by other particles, e.g. in fission.

OBS

Scattering is not considered to be part of neutron absorption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
DEF

Interaction nucléaire dans laquelle le neutron incident disparaît en tant que particule libre, même lorsqu'un ou plusieurs neutrons sont ultérieurement réémis en compagnie d'autres particules (comme dans la fission par exemple).

OBS

La diffusion n'est pas considérée comme faisant partie de l'absorption de neutrons.

Spanish

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