RE: neutron flux at earth's orbit

[Andrew Karam <karam.1@osu.edu>]

According to Lang (Astrophysical Data, 1992) the neutron flux at a distance
of 1 astronomical unit from the sun is about 4-12 (average is 8.7) neutrons
per square centimeter with an average energy of about 10 eV (that's right,
no K or M in front).  It's a very low flux by nuclear reactor standards,
but it can add up over long irradiation times.

Andy

The opinions expressed above are well-reasoned and insightful.  Needless to
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