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THE INTERACTION OF NEUTRONS WITH SODIUM IN THE ENERGY RANGE 0.5 TO 4 Mev

Journal Article · · Nuclear Phys.

The total neutron cross section of Na/sup 23/ was measured at 0.5 to 4.0 Mev, and the inelastic scattering cross section from 0.5 to 2.0 Mev. Differential cross sections are given for elastic and inelastic scattering at 0.98, 1.50, 2.515, and 3.97 Mev. At 1.50 Mev, the angular distribution of the 0.44-Mev gamma -rays was obtained. The data at 3.97 Mev compare satisfactorily with predictions of the optical model and Hauser-Feshbach theories, and inference on the possible spins of the 2.39 and 2.64-Mev levels was made. (auth)

Research Organization:
Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Aldermaston, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-16-023064
OSTI ID:
4823569
Journal Information:
Nuclear Phys., Journal Name: Nuclear Phys. Vol. Vol: 32
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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