Published June 1, 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Neutron howitzer design

  • 1. Polytechnic of the South Bank, London (UK)

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The performance of wax neutron howitzers has been studied using a 200 mCi Am-Be neutron source. A smaller mouth diameter produces a greater thermal to epithermal ratio, and a higher thermal flux close to the source; however, small mouth diameters also produce large gradients in thermal neutron flux. Incorporation of metals such as brass, steel and lead into wax howitzers did not materially increase the thermal neutron output. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods
Journal Volume
135
Journal Issue
2
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods.
Journal Page Range
217-221
ISSN
0029-554X

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