The Diffusion Length of Thermal Neutrons in Uranium (open access)

The Diffusion Length of Thermal Neutrons in Uranium

Measurements made in a uranium cylinder result in a mean value of 1.55 cm. for the diffusion length L for distances of 1 to 4 cm. from the base of the cylinder. Calculations give a value which agrees with the experimental result and show further that L increases from 1.40 to 1.63 cm. as the neutrons diffuse a distance of 5 cm. into the uranium.
Date: May 27, 1944
Creator: Hughes, Donald James, 1915-1960 & Bragdon, E. W.
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Case of Rod Warping (open access)

A Case of Rod Warping

Warping of a rod by a variation in heat transfer coefficient around the periphery is considered. Estimates for some simple cases are given, and a more precise numerical calculation is carried out in ne instance.
Date: May 27, 1944
Creator: Murray, F. & Young, Gale Jay
System: The UNT Digital Library