Published September 1970
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Journal article
Exact solution of the neutron slowing down equation
Description
The slowing down equation for an infinite homogeneous monoatomic medium is solved exactly. The cross sections depend on neutron energy. The solution is given in analytical form within each of the lethargy intervals. This analytical form is the sum of probabilities which are given by the Green functions. The calculated collision density is compared with the one obtained by Bednarz and also with an approximate Wigner formula for the case of a resonance not wider than one collision interval. For the special case of hydrogen, the present solution reduces to Bethe's solution.
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Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Journal Volume
- 41
- Journal Issue
- 3
- Series
- Nucl. Sci. Eng.
- Journal Page Range
- 394-398
- ISSN
- 0029-5639
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 2004572
- Subject category
- S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Progress Report
- Descriptors DEI
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS; ERRORS; MATHEMATICS; NEUTRONS; REACTIVITY; REACTORS; SLOWDOWN; REACTOR KINETICS
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