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Monte Carlo Self-Shielding Corrections for Use with Neutron Spectrum Unfolding Codes

D. J. Brenner

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 78 / Number 2 / June 1981 / Pages 175-177

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE81-A20103

Energy-dependent and integral self-shielding factors are calculated by Monte Carlo methods for use with spectrum unfolding codes. For predominantly scattering resonance reactions, agreement with experiment is better than obtained analytically.