Re: Radiation weighting factor for neutrons

[Wes Van Pelt <VanPeltW@idt.net>]

Scott Schwahn wrote:

> ....  As the neutron energy continues to rise, the
> moderation/thermal absorption reaction decreases, as the neutrons are
> scattered out of the body, lowering the overall radiation weighting factor
> (W_r).  .......
>
> Best regards,
> Scott
>
> Sunil C Nair wrote:
>
> > ...Why high
> > energy neutrons has less QF ?

Scott and All,

This would explain why the DOSE (ergs/g) is lower at higher energy neutrons, but
not why the WEIGHTING FACTOR is lower.

Perhaps I am missing something?

Regards,
Wes
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