Sections 3.1–3.6: Neutron Interactions, Cross-Sections, Atte...

Name: Sections 3.1–3.6: Neutron Interactions, Cross-Sections, Attenuation, and Moderation
Uploaded: 2026-07-07T10:24:21.413Z
Duration: 521 s
Description: A thorough lecture on neutron interactions with matter covering Sections 3.1–3.6: neutron reaction channels (elastic, inelastic, capture, fission), microscopic…

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Sections 3.1–3.6: Neutron Interactions, Cross-Sections, Atte...

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Introduction: Neutrons and Transport

0:00 - 0:23

Reaction Channels

0:23 - 0:57

Cross-Section Definition

0:57 - 1:51

Macroscopic Cross-Sections

1:51 - 2:34

Attenuation & Mean Free Path

2:34 - 3:36

Neutron Flux & Reactor Power

3:36 - 4:10

Cross-Section Data & Resonances

4:10 - 4:56

Capture vs Charged-Particle

4:56 - 5:52

Elastic Scattering Energy Loss

5:52 - 6:45

Lethargy & Moderation

6:45 - 7:20

Thermal Absorption & Westcott Factors

7:20 - 8:12

Recap: The Full Toolkit

8:12 - 8:40