Long-pulse spallation source neutronic performance

Journal of Neutron Research

Volumn 6, Issue 1-3, 1997, Pages 33-62

  Russell, Gary J ^a   Pitcher, Eric J ^a   Ferguson, Phillip D ^a   Patton, Bruce W ^a  

^a LOS ALAMOS NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

Moderator; Neutron flux; Reflector; Spallation source; Target; Target system

Indexed keywords

EID: 85013568905     PISSN: 10238166     EISSN: 14772655     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10238169708200096     Document Type: Article

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