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Delayed neutron yields: Time dependent measurements and a predictive model

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., C; (United States)
The delayed neutrons from neutron-induced fission in /sup 232/U, /sup 237/Np, /sup 238/Pu, /sup 241/Am, /sup 242/Am/sup m/, /sup 245/Cm, and /sup 249/Cf were studied for the first time; those from /sup 232/Th, /sup 233/U, /sup 235/U, /sup 238/U, /sup 239/Pu, /sup 241/Pu, and /sup 242/Pu were measured again. The data were used to develop an expression for the prediction of the absolute delayed neutron yield, and the prediction of delayed neutron emission with time. This approach accurately predicts observed delayed neutron yields and decay characteristics. A fission product yield model was used in conjunction with delayed neutron emission probability to analytically predict delayed neutron characteristics. The results of this analysis are in excellent agreement with experimental values.
Research Organization:
Nuclear Chemistry Division, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550
OSTI ID:
6633172
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., C; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., C; (United States) Vol. 23:3; ISSN PRVCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English