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Prompt Fission Neutron Energy Spectrum Of N+235U, Jason M. Mcginnis
Prompt Fission Neutron Energy Spectrum Of N+235U, Jason M. Mcginnis
Theses and Dissertations--Physics and Astronomy
Despite nuclear fission prominence in nuclear physics, there are still several fundamental open questions about this process. One uncertainty is the energy distribution of neutrons emitted immediately after fission. In particular the relative energy distribution of neutrons above 8~MeV has been difficult to measure. This experiment measured the prompt neutron energy spectrum of n+235U from 3-10~MeV. The measurement took place at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and used a double time-of-flight technique to measure both the beam and fission neutron kinetic energies. Fission event timing was measured with a parallel plate avalanche counter. The fission neutron time-of-flight was …
A Measurement Of The Prompt Fission Neutron Energy Spectrum For 235U(N,F) And The Neutron-Induced Fission Cross Section For 238U(N,F), Zachariah W. Miller
A Measurement Of The Prompt Fission Neutron Energy Spectrum For 235U(N,F) And The Neutron-Induced Fission Cross Section For 238U(N,F), Zachariah W. Miller
Theses and Dissertations--Physics and Astronomy
Two measurements have been made, addressing gaps in knowledge for 235U(n,f) and 238U(n,f). The energy distribution for prompt fission neutrons is not well-understood below 1 MeV in 235U(n,f). To measure the 235U(n,f) prompt fission neutron distribution, a pulsed neutron beam at the WNR facility in Los Alamos National Laboratory was directed onto a 235U target with neutron detectors placed 1 m from the target. These neutron detectors were designed specifically for this experiment and employed a unique geometry of scintillating plastic material that was designed to reject backgrounds. Fission fragments were detected using an avalanche …