Neutron-shielding behaviour investigations of some clay-materials |
Olukotun, S.F.
(Department of Physics and Engineering Physics, Obafemi Awolowo University)
Mann, Kulwinder Singh (Department of Physics, D.A.V College) Gbenu, S.T. (Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University) Ibitoye, F.I. (Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University) Oladejo, O.F. (Department of Mathematical and Physical Science, Osun State University) Joshi, Amit (Department of Physics, Guru-Kashi University) Tekin, H.O. (Radiotherapy Department, Uskudar University, Vocational School of Health Services) Sayyed, M.I. (Physics Department, Faculty of Science, University of Tabuk) Fasasi, M.K. (Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University) Balogun, F.A. (Centre for Energy Research and Development (CERD), Obafemi Awolowo University) Korkut, Turgay (Department of Nuclear Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Sinop University) |
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