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Results
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TASK UNIT 2, UCRL PROGRAMS
2.3.1
Program 21, Radiochemistry
a.
Experimental Techniques
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The main objectives were to determine the fission yields and the relative thermonuclear and fission efficiencies in various regions of the UCRL_
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devices.
To this end, samples of the particulate and gaseous debris were
collected after each test.
Portions of these samples were analyzed in the
FA to obtain certain short-lived products and the remainder were flown to
Livermore Laboratory for analysis.
Recoverable threshold detectors were
algo utilized to measure emergent fast neutrons in the REAL
projects performed successfully and results will be obtained. Preliminary
values for the fission yield and uranium reaction products were secured.
b.
2.3.2
Results are shown in Table 2.5.
Program 22, Reaction History
2.3.2.1
a.
Project 22.1
Experimental Techniques
The gamma rays produced by the nuclear reactions were detected by
fluor-photocell detectors. The signals received by these detectors were
transmitted by cable to recording oscillographs located in blockhouses where
cameras provided a permanent record on film of the signals received. The
location and collimation of the detectors varied from test to test, depending
upon the information desired and the geometry of the test site.
b.
Results
1.
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|e Measurement of Alpha, Nuclear Reaction
Time Intervals, and HE Transit Time
The reaction history experiment was successful in measuring the
HE transit time and the reaction rate in the be
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