Fission Beta Particles Emitted into the Geomagnetosphere.

Abstract

The spectrum of electrons emitted into the earth's magnetic field by an exoatmospheric nuclear burst is considerably more energetic than the spectrum of all delayed electrons from fission, a spectrum often used. A better electron spectrum for general use is presented. Some items are calculated, including a depth-dose curve, for the two spectra compared. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1982
Accession Number
ADA113685

Entities

People

  • W. L. Bendel

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beta Decay
  • Beta Particles
  • Chain Reactions
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Earth Orbits
  • Electron Energy
  • Electrons
  • Energy
  • Fission
  • High Energy
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Shielding
  • Spacecraft
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics