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Elastic scattering

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Elastic scattering

  • Elastic scattering is the most important process for slowing down neutrons.
  • Total kinetic energy of the system is conserved in elastic scattering.
  • In this process, energy lost by the neutron is transferred to the recoiling nucleus.
  • Elastic scattering cross-sections for light elements are more or less independent of neutron energy up to 1 MeV.
  • Scattering of slow neutrons by molecules is greater than by free nuclei.


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