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Prompt nuclear analysis: Growth and trends

A scientometric study

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The growth of prompt nuclear analysis including Rutherford backscattering is analysed by using scientometric methods. Publication productivity, the number and kinds of nuclear reactions used, elements analyzed, manpower demography and migration and the diffu of prompt methods are discussed.

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Research sponsored by the Office of Energy Research, U.S. Department of Energy unest contract W-7405-eng-26 with the Union Carbide Corporation.

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Bujdosó, E., Lyon, W.S. & Noszlopi, I. Prompt nuclear analysis: Growth and trends. J. Radioanal. Chem. 74, 197–238 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02520372

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