Thermal Neutron Absorption Cross Section of Deuterium

Louis Kaplan, G. R. Ringo, and K. E. Wilzbach
Phys. Rev. 87, 785 – Published 1 September 1952
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Abstract

The absorption cross section of deuterium for 2200-m/sec neutrons has been related to that of boron by intercomparison with lithium. A value of 0.57±0.01 millibarn for deuterium, based on a measured value of 755 barns for boron, has been obtained.

  • Received 16 May 1952

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.87.785

©1952 American Physical Society

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Louis Kaplan, G. R. Ringo, and K. E. Wilzbach

  • Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, Illinois

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Vol. 87, Iss. 5 — September 1952

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