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fast neutron

(Physics / General Physics) Physics

a. a neutron produced by nuclear fission that has lost little energy by collision; a neutron with a kinetic energy in excess of 0.1 MeV

b. a neutron with a kinetic energy in excess of 1.5 MeV, the fission threshold of uranium-238

fast neutron

A neutron that is not in thermal equilibrium with the surrounding medium, especially one produced by fission. Compare slow neutron. See also fast-breeder reactor.

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fast neutron (redirected from Neutron temperature)

fast neutron
(redirected from Neutron temperature)