Tagging fast neutrons from an 241Am/9Be source

Abstract

We report on an investigation of the fast-neutron spectrum emitted by 241Am/9Be. Well-understood shielding, coincidence, and time-of-flight measurement techniques are employed to produce a continuous, polychromatic, energy-tagged neutron beam.

17 pages, 7 figures, submitted to Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes

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