Trapping and storage of free thermal neutrons in fullerene...

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2001-11-28

2010-10-12

Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Nuclear fusion

C376S317000, C250S493100

Reexamination Certificate

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07813463

ABSTRACT:
A fullerene molecule having one or more free thermal neutrons trapped within the fullerene molecule and a method for trapping and storing neutrons within a fullerene molecule are described.

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