A shield for protecting an object against neutron radiation

In shielding objects, especially vehicles, against neutrons emitted from a source which is above the ground, a shield is used which comprises a cavity containing a hydrogenous liquid, e.g. water, which can be introduced into and discharged from the cavity when desired. The cavity extends around the...

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Hauptverfasser: GEORG BEHRMANN, JURGEN BOTTCHER
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Zusammenfassung:In shielding objects, especially vehicles, against neutrons emitted from a source which is above the ground, a shield is used which comprises a cavity containing a hydrogenous liquid, e.g. water, which can be introduced into and discharged from the cavity when desired. The cavity extends around the top and sides of the object.