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The phrase "absorption cross-section" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in scientific contexts, particularly in physics and chemistry, to describe the measure of the probability of absorption of a photon by a particle.
Example: "The absorption cross-section of the molecule was determined to be significantly higher in the ultraviolet range."
Alternatives: "absorption coefficient" or "absorption area".
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Absorption cross-section.
The effective thermal neutron absorption cross-section has been measured.
e Normalized absorption cross-section spectra of the NW.
The lower reservoir contains a "neutron poison" liquid with a high neutron absorption cross-section.
The upper reservoir is filled with a separate liquid with a small neutron absorption cross-section.
MQ exhibited a large two-photon absorption cross-section at 710 nm (265 GM).
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As a result, the naturally occurring mixture of gadolinium isotopes also has a very high nuclear absorption cross section on the order of 49,000 barns.
Because of its high absorption cross section for thermal neutrons (samarium-149), samarium is used as an addition in nuclear reactor control rods and for neutron shielding.
Gadolinium has a high neutron absorption cross section.
Figure 2 Dependence of the absorption cross section.
Gadolinium is the best choice based on neutron absorption cross section and chemical compatibility.
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