The cross section for neutrons of energy 10 eV being captured by silver (p = 10.5 g/cm3) is 17 barns. What is the probability of a neutron being captured as it passes through a layer of silver 2 mm thick?
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The cross section for neutrons of energy 10 eV being captured by silver (p = 10.5 g/cm3) is 17 barns. What is the probability of a neutron being captured as it passes through a layer of silver 2 mm thick?
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