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Hi to all,
I have two questions concerning neutrons.
How is it possible to accelerate neutrons? Since they have no charge, it shouldn't be possible by applying an electric field. I read somewhere that it should work by using a magnetic field. Can somebody explain how that is working? I mean, how would one construct a "neutron accelerator"?
The second question deals with ultracold neutrons. When fast neutrons from a nuclear reaction or similar emerge, one has to slow them down. I read that normally, one sends them through liquid deuterium. Why is deuterium chosen? Are there other materials or processes which can yield ultracold neutrons?
I am just starting with nuclear physics so please bear with me and my dumb questions...
Thanks
Emil
I have two questions concerning neutrons.
How is it possible to accelerate neutrons? Since they have no charge, it shouldn't be possible by applying an electric field. I read somewhere that it should work by using a magnetic field. Can somebody explain how that is working? I mean, how would one construct a "neutron accelerator"?
The second question deals with ultracold neutrons. When fast neutrons from a nuclear reaction or similar emerge, one has to slow them down. I read that normally, one sends them through liquid deuterium. Why is deuterium chosen? Are there other materials or processes which can yield ultracold neutrons?
I am just starting with nuclear physics so please bear with me and my dumb questions...
Thanks
Emil