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Title: Neutrons; Lyman alpha photons
Description: Neutron absorption by 3He yields tens of Lyman alpha photons, which result from the most fundamental energy jump in the hydrogen atom. This schematic illustrates the operation of a prototype Lyman alpha neutron detector (LAND).

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Subjects (names):
Topics/Categories: Physics--Atomic and Molecular Physics
Type: Graphic/illustration
Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Credit: NIST
AV Number: 08PHY005
Date Created: March 2008
Date Entered: 3/7/2008

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