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Neutron Absorption Cross-section

Neutron Absorption Cross-section

The absorption cross-section represents the likelihood of a neutron absorption as σa. The relative likelihoods of an absorption reaction or a neutron scattering are represented by dividing the total cross-section into scattering and absorption cross-sections:

σt = σs + σa

Given a collision, σa / σt is the probability that the neutron will beabsorbed and σs / σt is the probability that the neutron will be scattered.

σa

Source: JANIS (Java-based Nuclear Data Information Software); The JEFF-3.1.1 Nuclear Data Library

Hydrogen. Neutron absorption and scattering. Comparison of cross-sections.
Hydrogen. Neutron absorption and scattering. Comparison of cross-sections.

Source: JANIS (Java-based Nuclear Data Information Software); The JEFF-3.1.1 Nuclear Data Library

Xenon - 135. Neutron absorption and scattering. Comparison of cross-sections.
Xenon – 135. Neutron absorption and scattering. Comparison of cross-sections.

Source: JANIS (Java-based Nuclear Data Information Software); The JEFF-3.1.1 Nuclear Data Library

Table of cross-sections
Table of cross-sections.

 
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See above:

Neutron Absorption