Fission neutron classification

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The discussion focuses on the classification of fission neutrons, specifically scission neutrons, which are a subset of prompt neutrons emitted during the fission process of Uranium-235 (235U). The fission reaction 235U + n -> 236U -> fission typically results in the division into two fission fragments, with 10%-20% of fission events emitting scission neutrons at the moment of scission. Scission neutrons differ from prompt neutrons in their emission characteristics, leading to variations in energy and angular distribution.

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  • Understanding of fission processes, particularly involving Uranium-235
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  • Familiarity with nuclear reaction dynamics and emission spectra
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"Looking at time behaviour of neutrons in a reactor on time scales of both ~sec and ~days/months
Start with fission process
e.g. 235U + n -> 236U ->fission
Usually divide into 2 Fission Fragments
10%-20% of fission emit a scission neutron
(i.e. at time of scission)"

I've heard about prompt neutrons and delay neutrons, but what is scission neutrons?
By means of scission I think it's prompt neutrons, but I don't think the yield of prompt neutrons is that low.
Does anyone know any thing about scission neutrons?
 
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