Rajini said:Hi, try this link. should be helpful.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuclear/crosec2.html#c1
hhhmortal said:Hi! I tried using the formulae given in that webpage. Problem is I don't know where the kinetic energy of the neutron (0.38 MeV) comes in into that equation. Anyhow I still get the wrong answer..
Rajini said:Please write what is n, A , etc..because many people use their own convention so better to write the key. Is A the mass number of target. ?
Did you miss anything in your question?
Okay i just made a simple calculation using the formula found in that website..
is your solution, i.e the fraction of neutron beam scattered is 0.023? (1-0.23)=0.977.
In fact i am sorry i also don't know why they have given the energy of beam.
A differential cross-section is a measure of the probability of a scattering event occurring in a given direction and is dependent on the properties of the incoming particles and the target material.
Differential cross-section is directly related to scattering as it describes the probability of particles scattering in a specific direction. It is a fundamental concept in understanding the interaction between particles and matter.
The value of the differential cross-section is influenced by the properties of the incoming particles, such as their energy and charge, as well as the properties of the target material, such as its density and atomic structure.
Differential cross-section can be measured experimentally by detecting the scattered particles in different directions and using mathematical calculations to determine the probability of scattering in each direction.
Differential cross-section is a crucial concept in particle physics as it helps us understand the behavior of particles and their interactions with matter. It allows us to make predictions about the outcomes of particle collisions and provides valuable information about the properties of particles and the structure of matter.