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Albedo of Neutrons of Relativistic Energies

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Calculated data on the differential and total albedo of neutrons of relativistic energies incident on ordinary concrete are presented, and an approximation of the energy dependence of the total neutron albedo in the energy range up to 50 GeV is proposed.

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  1. Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, 141980, Dubna, Russia

    I. S. Gordeev & G. N. Timoshenko

  2. Dubna State University, 141981, Dubna, Russia

    I. S. Gordeev & G. N. Timoshenko

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Gordeev, I.S., Timoshenko, G.N. Albedo of Neutrons of Relativistic Energies. Phys. Part. Nuclei Lett. 19, 402–407 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1134/S1547477122040136

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