ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site boron counter The alpha particle generated at B-10 during the nuclear reaction is used as proof of the neutrons A detector, e.g. proportional counter tube, containing gaseous boron trifluoride (BF3), used to detect slow neutrons where the alpha particle generated in the chain reaction of the neutron with B-10 serves as proof of neutrons. Related category    • ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS Source: European Nuclear Society Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP