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The energy dependence of the total number of secondary neutrons v 239Pu is analyzed. The results of variations of different national libraries are compared: ENDF/B-5, ENDF/B-6.5, JEF-2.2, JENDL-3.2, CENDL-2, and BROND-2. It is concluded that the required accuracy has not been attained for the entire energy range.
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Abagyan, L.P. Discrepancies in Estimates of the Number of Secondary Fission Neutrons for 239Pu. Atomic Energy 92, 287–295 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016541624076
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