The collision and merger of the neutron stars results in a powerful blast ... grab free neutrons via what is called the rapid neutron capture process (r-process) and also ensnare free electrons.

THE new views of nuclear structure and the processes involved in neutron capture, presented by Prof ... convey an idea of events arising out of a collision between a neutron and the nucleus.

which use water for neutron moderation into thermal neutrons as well as neutron capture. While straightforward and in use since the 1950s in commercial settings, they are also essentially limited ...

Neutron stars are one of the densest objects in the universe, second only to black holes. Using observations from the merger of binary star system GW170817, astronomers believe that the mass of ...

If you would like to learn more about the IAEA’s work, sign up for our weekly updates containing our most important news, multimedia and more. Neutron-capture prompt-gamma activation analysis (PGAA) ...