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Neutron capture cross section measurement techniques

Conference · · Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7354550

A review of currently-used techniques to measure neutron capture cross sections is presented. Measurements involving use of total absorption and Moxon-Rae detectors are based on low-resolution detection of the prompt ..gamma..-ray cascades following neutron captures. In certain energy ranges activation methods are convenient and useful. High resolution ..gamma..-ray measurements with germanium detectors can give information on the parameters of resonance capture states. The use of these techniques is described. 2 tables, 17 figures. (auth)

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY
OSTI ID:
7354550
Journal Information:
Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States), Journal Name: Natl. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ.; (United States) Vol. 1; ISSN XNBSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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