Inelastic neutron scattering: resonances and fluctuations
Nuclear Experiment
2010-03-16 v2 Nuclear Theory
Abstract
R-function theory of Thomas used in study of inelastic scattering of neutrons to a definite state. Onset of fluctuations, effects of randomness of phases of interfering amplitudes, and variations in statistical distributions of neutron widths considered in detail. Fluctuations exhibit well-defined maxima and sharp minima. For certain adjacent resonances, strong interference effects are predicted.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1003.2002,
title = {Inelastic neutron scattering: resonances and fluctuations},
author = {Frank W. K. Firk},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1003.2002},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
18 pages, 5 figures; revised algorithm for calculating inelastic neutron cross sections. Conclusions concerning fluctuations unchanged. Conclusions concerning resonance region modified. Disregard calculations in first version.