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Neutron scattering and energy deposition spectra

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The influence of neutron scattering in the wall of a spherical proportional counter on the energy deposition spectra and the absorbed dose is investigated. Event probabilities, and frequency and dose-averaged deposited energies are calculated with and without scattering contribution and compared. The change of absorbed dose due to attenuation of the primary neutron flux is also evaluated.

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  1. Biology Group, CCR-Euratom, I-21020, Ispra (Va), Italy

    M. Coppola & J. Booz

  2. G. D. Research, Science and Education, C.E.C., Italy

    M. Coppola & J. Booz

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  1. M. Coppola
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Contribution No. 1157 of the Biology Programme, Directorate General XII of the Commission of the European Communities.

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Coppola, M., Booz, J. Neutron scattering and energy deposition spectra. Radiat Environ Biophys 12, 157–168 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01328977

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