| Author(s): |
Stephen M. Seltzer; |
| Title: |
Calculations of Fluence Rates of Unscattered X- and Gamma-Ray Photons Emerging From Model Spheres of Special Nuclear Material |
| Published: |
November 30, 2009 |
| Abstract: |
Calculations have been done to develop estimates of the fluence rate of unscattered x and gamma rays emerging from two model spheres of special nuclear material: one of uranium enriched to 93.5% by weight of U-235; one of plutonium enriched to 6.0% by weight of Pu-240. |
| Citation: |
NIST Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR) - |
| Volume: |
7557 |
| Pages: |
pp. 1 - 48 |
| Keywords: |
fluence rate; highly enriched uranium; photons; radionuclides; spheres; weapons-grade plutonium |
| Research Areas: |
Physics |
| PDF version: |
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