Neutron scattering and energy loss

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jim-frank
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Neutron scattering and energy loss

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I've figured out how to calculate an approximate number of interactions per centimeter for neutrons in paraffin, but what I can't quite get is how much energy each neutron loses in a scattering interaction with carbon and hydrogen nuclei. Is there an Internet resource that will give me equations? I live in a small town with a nice but poorly stocked library, and getting books by interlibrary loan usually takes months. I want to work up some relatively realistic figures on shielding by both borated paraffin and borated water. Thanks.
Jim
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