Gamma Rays from Neutron Inelastic Scattering

Robert B. Day
Phys. Rev. 102, 767 – Published 1 May 1956
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Abstract

A NaI scintillation counter has been used to observe gamma rays from neutron inelastic scattering in B10, C, N, O, F, Mg, Al, S, Ca, Fe, Ni, Cu, Ta, Pb, and Bi. In most cases these gamma rays can be fitted into known level schemes of the target nuclides; however, a few gamma rays require the existence of previously undetected levels. In addition, several gamma rays have been observed from (n, pγ) and (n, αγ) reactions. The problems involved in measuring absolute cross sections for the production of gamma rays are considered in detail. The usefulness of neutron inelastic scattering in nuclear spectroscopy is illustrated in several cases.

  • Received 30 January 1956

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.102.767

©1956 American Physical Society

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Robert B. Day

  • Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico

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Vol. 102, Iss. 3 — May 1956

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