Prompt-Neutron Yield from the Spontaneous Fission of Californium-252

J. W. Boldeman

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE74-A28206

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Home / Publications / Journals / Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 55 / Number 2

Prompt-Neutron Yield from the Spontaneous Fission of Californium-252

J. W. Boldeman

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 55 / Number 2 / October 1974 / Pages 188-202

Technical Paper / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE74-A28206

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An absolute measurement has been made of the average number of prompt neutrons emitted per fission, p, in the spontaneous fission of ²⁵²Cf using the liquid scintillator method. A value of 3.738 ± 0.015 has been obtained.