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COLD NEUTRON STORAGE (in Russian)

Journal Article · · Zhur. Eksptl'. i Teoret. Fiz.
OSTI ID:4229805
Experiments were carried out in order to find a means for retaining slow neutrons. It is suggested that the neutrons be subjected to preliminary cooling in liquid helium. Due to the long lifetime of the slow neutron, within a few seconds the concentration becomes equal to Maxwellian equilibrium. The main difficulties are related to the necessity of retaining a large volume of helium to accommodate the long paths in helium (50 cm). With a reactor flux of 10/sup 12/, the retarded flux at 3 deg K would be 10/sup 11/, corresponding to a thermal neutron density of 5 x 10/sup 6/cm/sup -3/ and a cold flux ot 50/cm/sup -3/. Consequently, under favorable conditions it is possible to store 5 x 10/sup 7/ cold neutrons. (R.V.J.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-018455
OSTI ID:
4229805
Journal Information:
Zhur. Eksptl'. i Teoret. Fiz., Journal Name: Zhur. Eksptl'. i Teoret. Fiz. Vol. Vol: 36
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
Russian

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