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Prompt Critical Assembly Gamma Ray Sources

Journal Article · · Nuclear Science and Engineering
OSTI ID:4076806
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  1. International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., Owego, NY (United States)

The method of obtaining the gamma dose rate during a prompt critical burst from the "Godiva" reactor is presented. In this measurement, the fission-product gamma-ray contribution to the total gamma-ray dose must be determined. The determination of this quantity is described along with the results. Conclusions are drawn as to the relative contributions to the total dose from prompt capture, and inelastic collision gamma-ray sources.

Research Organization:
International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., Owego, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP); US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
NSA Number:
NSA-15-006160
OSTI ID:
4076806
Journal Information:
Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Vol. 8; ISSN 0029-5639
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English