Neutron-nucleus interaction involves very short-range forces (on the order of 10-15 m). A metastable nucleus + neutron state is formed which then decays, re-emitting the neutron as a spherical wave with a phase change of 180°
Neutron-nucleus interaction involves very short-range forces (on the order of 10-15 m). Ametastable nucleus + neutron state is formed which then decays, re-emitting the neutron as aspherical wave with a phase change of 180°