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Fission Product Gamma-Ray Line Pairs Sensitive to Fissile Material and Neutron Energy

Journal Article · · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, vol. 592, n/a, July 21, 2008, pp. 463-471
OSTI ID:944347
The beta-delayed gamma-ray spectra from the fission of {sup 235}U, {sup 238}U, and {sup 239}Pu by thermal and near-14-MeV neutrons have been measured for delay times ranging from 1 minute to 14 hours. Spectra at all delay times contain sets of prominent gamma-ray lines with intensity ratios that identify the fissile material and distinguish between fission induced by low-energy or high-energy neutrons.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
944347
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JRNL-236778
Journal Information:
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, vol. 592, n/a, July 21, 2008, pp. 463-471, Journal Name: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, vol. 592, n/a, July 21, 2008, pp. 463-471 Vol. 592
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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