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Title: Neutron capture
Post by: Rennhack on Nov 23, 2005, 10:14
The reaction that occurs when a nucleus captures a neutron. The probability that a given material will capture a neutron is proportional to its neutron capture cross section and depends on the energy of the neutrons and the nature of the material.