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A Mathematical Realization of Entropy through Neutron Slowing Down.

Authors :
Ganapol, Barry
Mostacci, Domiziano
Molinari, Vincenzo
Source :
Entropy. Apr2018, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p233. 1p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The slowing down equation for elastic scattering of neutrons in an infinite homogeneous medium is solved analytically by decomposing the neutron energy spectrum into collision intervals. Since scattering physically smooths energy distributions by redistributing neutron energy uniformly, it is informative to observe how mathematics accommodates the scattering process, which increases entropy through disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10994300
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Entropy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
129437542
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/e20040233