AW: [ RadSafe ] Neutron flux from electron accelerators

[Rainer.Facius at dlr.de]

In technical terms: The electrons produce photons by the Compton effect which in turn can liberate nucleons (protons or neutrons) via Chadwick-Goldhaber's nuclear photo effect - appropriate energies and materials provided. 

 

Rainer

 

Dr. Rainer Facius
German Aerospace Center
Institute of Aerospace Medicine
Linder Hoehe
51147 Koeln
GERMANY
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Von: radsafe-bounces at radlab.nl im Auftrag von Kulp, Jeffrey B
Gesendet: Do 30.10.2008 00:28
An: radsafe at radlab.nl
Betreff: [ RadSafe ] Neutron flux from electron accelerators



Hello radsafers,



                I am curious how neutrons are produced in an electron
(and positron?) accelerator. Can anyone offer a brief explanation?



Thanks in advance,



Jeff Kulp

Washington State University

Radiation Safety Office

Pullman, WA 99164-1302

(509) 335-8175



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