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Neutron Physics

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  • © 1964

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  1. K. H. Beckurts

    1. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany

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  2. K. Wirtz

    1. Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Production and Nuclear Interaction of Neutrons

    1. Production and Nuclear Interaction of Neutrons

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 1-21

    2. Neutron Sources

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 22-54

    3. Neutron Detectors

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 55-65

    4. Measurement of Cross Sections

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 65-80

  3. The Theory of Neutron Fields

    1. Neutron Fields

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 81-103

    2. Applications of Elementary Diffusion Theory

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 103-116

    3. Slowing Down

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 116-137

    4. The Spatial Distribution of Moderated Neutrons

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 137-166

    5. Time Dependence of the Slowing-Down and Diffusion Processes

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 167-180

    6. Thermalization of Neutrons

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 180-232

  4. The Determination of Flux and Spectrum in a Neutron Field

    1. Measurement of the Thermal Neutron Flux with Probes

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 233-264

    2. Activation by Epithermal Neutrons

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 265-285

    3. Threshold Detectors for Fast Neutrons

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      Pages 286-296

    4. Standardization of Neutron Measurements

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      Pages 296-312

    5. Investigation of the Energy Distribution of Slow Neutrons

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 312-341

  5. The Determination of Neutron Transport Parameters

    1. Slowing-Down Parameters

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 342-360

    2. Investigation of the Diffusion of Thermal Neutrons by Stationary Methods

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 360-383

    3. Investigation of the Diffusion, Absorption, and Thermalization of Neutrons by Non-Stationary Methods

      • K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz
      Pages 383-406

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 407-444
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About this book

This book is based upon a series of lectures I have occasionally given at the University of Gottingen since 1951. They were meant to introduce the students of experimental physics to the work in a neutron physics laboratory dealing with the problem of measuring neutron flux, diffusion length, Fermi age, effective neutron temperature, absorption cross sections and similar problems. Moreover, these lectures were intended to prepare the students for a subsequent lecture covering the physics of nuclear reactors. The original character of this series of lectures has been retained in the book. It is intended for use by students as well as anyone desiring to work on neutron physics measurements. The first half mainly covers the theory of neutron fields, i. e. essentially diffusion and slowing down theory. The second half is largely concerned with measurements in neutron fields. The appendix contains information and data which, in our experience, are frequently required in a neutron laboratory. The field of nuclear physics proper is briefly touched upon in the first two chapters, but only to the extent necessary for the understanding of the following chapters. The multitude of applications of neutron radiation has not been covered. The conclusion of this manuscript coincided with the end of my long period of activity with the Max-Planck-Institut fur Physik at Gottingen. To Professor HEISENBERG lowe thanks for his advice and suggestions for many of the subjects treated here.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Germany

    K. H. Beckurts, K. Wirtz

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