- Inelastic scattering is a process triggered by fast neutrons
only.
- The neutron is first captured by the target nucleus to form a
transient compound nucleus.
- Then a neutron of lower energy is emitted, leaving the target
nucleus in an excited state.
- That is, some or all of the kinetic energy of the neutron has been
converted into excitation energy of the atom.
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