U-235 thermal neutron capture gamma ray

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The discussion focuses on the thermal neutron capture process of Uranium-235 (U-235) and its subsequent formation of Uranium-236 (U-236). When U-235 captures a neutron, it can lead to either fission or the creation of an excited U-236 isotope, which emits gamma rays as it transitions to its ground state. The participant seeks to quantify the energy contribution of these gamma rays to the overall fission energy, noting that the reference "Introductory to Nuclear Energy" by Krane does not provide this information.

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  • Familiarity with isotopes, specifically U-235 and U-236
  • Basic principles of nuclear energy and reactions
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Hi,

When U-235 captures a neutron, it may end up with a fission reaction or an excited U-236 isotope. This U-236 emits gamma rays as it goes to its ground state. What I want to learn is that how much is the contribution of these gamma rays' energy to overall fission energy. I checked the Introductory to nuclear energy by Krane. However, it does not mention this contribution.

Thank you.
 
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