Incomplete Neutron Thermalization in Light Water Ice at 77, 21, and 4 K

G. S. Gangwani; L. S. Kothari

doi:dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE74-A28212

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

Incomplete Neutron Thermalization in Light Water Ice at 77, 21, and 4 K

G. S. Gangwani, L. S. Kothari

Nuclear Science and Engineering / Volume 55 / Number 2 / October 1974 / Pages 242-243

Technical Note / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NSE74-A28212

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It has been observed both experimentally and theoretically that cooling ice assemblies below 40 K do not significantly change their steady-state neutron spectra. It is shown that this incomplete thermalization in ice below 40 K is due to diffusion hardening.