Intense γ-Photon and High-Energy Electron Production by Neutron Irradiation: Effects of Nuclear Excitations on Reactor Materials
The effects of neutron irradiation on materials are often interpreted in terms of atomic recoils, initiated by neutron impacts and producing crystal lattice defects. In addition, there is a remarkable two-step process, strongly pronounced in the medium-weight and heavy elements. This process involve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Physical Society
2023-06-01
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| Series: | PRX Energy |
| Online Access: | http://doi.org/10.1103/PRXEnergy.2.023008 |