Approximations to Neutron Escape Probability and Dancoff Correction

Y. A. Chao; M. B. Yarbrough; A. S. Martinez

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE78-89

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Approximations to Neutron Escape Probability and Dancoff Correction

Y. A. Chao, M. B. Yarbrough, A. S. Martinez

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 78 / Number 1 / May 1981 / Pages 89-91

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE78-89

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The moment expansion approximation suggested is coupled with Wigner's rational approximation to derive simple and accurate expressions for neutron escape probability and Dancoff correction. The resulting neutron escape probability is in a form particularly useful for Bondarenko factor calculations.