Neutron Flux in Infinite Vaccum

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The neutron flux for a point source in an infinite vacuum is accurately described by the formula ø = S / (4πr²), where S represents the source strength and r is the distance from the source. The discussion highlights a common misconception regarding the inclusion of an exponential decay term e^(-r/L), which is irrelevant in a vacuum due to the absence of a diffusion coefficient. In a vacuum, the mean free path L approaches infinity, eliminating any interactions that would otherwise affect neutron behavior.

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I have to figure out how to prove that the neutron flux for a point source is given by ø=\frac{S}{4πr^2}.

I can get this type of solution, but I have an e^(-r/L) in the numerator. I'm assuming I'm missing some theory somewhere as apparently this is the solution for a point source in an infinite medium, not vacuum.

does anyone have some insight they could offer?
 
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I realized there's no diffusion in a vacuum, therefore no diffusion coefficient. Please delete this post!
 
The exponential term comes from neutron interactions with the medium. For a vacuum, L is infinite.
 

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