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Activation Cross Section

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Measure of the probability of the occurrence of a reaction. The cross section is the apparent surface which a target nucleus exposes to an arriving particle. The cross section is indicated in surface units. Neutron cross sections are frequently measured in units called 'barns', symbol: b. 1 barn is equal to 10-28 m2.

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