Neutron Detection by n, Charged Particle Reaction

There are many nuclear reactions of the type (n, charged particle) used for neutron detection. In general, endothermic reactions are used for fast neutrons, and exothermic ones for thermal neutrons. The endothermic reactions will be discussed in Sec. 14.6. 

The most useful exothermic reactions are listed in Table 14.1, along with their Q values and the value of the cross section for thermal neutrons. 

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