Influence of Quantum Oscillations in the Thermal Scattering Law of Zirconium Carbide on Neutron Thermalization and Criticality

Wormald, J. L.; Holmes, J. C.; Zerkle, M. L.

doi:10.1080/00295639.2022.2138063

Influence of Quantum Oscillations in the Thermal Scattering Law of Zirconium Carbide on Neutron Thermalization and Criticality

Journal Article · 23 January 2023 · Nuclear Science and Engineering

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00295639.2022.2138063· OSTI ID:2422521

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Naval Nuclear Laboratory, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania

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Research Organization:: Naval Nuclear Lab., Howe, ID (United States); Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: 89233018CNR000004; AC07-05ID14517

OSTI ID:: 2422521

Journal Information:: Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 197; ISSN 0029-5639

Publisher:: Taylor & Francis

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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