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The dose rate in the neutron field.
Answer to Problem 13.1P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass,
Count per minute,
Formula used:
The saturated activity is given by
Where,
Calculation:
Fast neutron irradiation of
The disintegration constant
This field is counted in a
So, for 24 hours of decay, activity is
The cross section for
Number of
The saturated activity is given by
The flux from other neutrons is given by,
Energy | |||
Thermal | 4.68 | 270 | 433 |
1000 eV | 2.34 | 280 | 209 |
0.01MeV | 1.17 | 290 | 101 |
0.1 MeV | 1.17 | 58 | 504 |
1 MeV | 1.17 | 10 | 2925 |
10 MeV | 1.17 | 8.5 | 3441 |
Thus, the dose rate is given by
Conclusion:
The dose rate in the neutron field is
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