Abstract
The paper describes calculations on the distribution in space of slow neutrons based on the application of diffusion laws to their motions. The effects of using spheres of different sizes, and of changing the composition of the hydrogenous slowing-down medium, are discussed. Curves are given which can be compared with the results of the experiments on the slowing down in different media carried out by the author in collaboration with Mr T. Bjerge, and a revision of the calculations based on these experiments leads to a value of 6 × 10−25 cm.2 for the total absorption cross-section of the water molecule, and indicates that most of this absorption must be attributed to the hydrogen atoms.The author desires to acknowledge the receipt of a Senior Research Award from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
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