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Nested neutron spectrometer
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<p>The nested neutron spectrometer (NNS) is a tool used for <a href="/facts/Neutron_spectroscopy/ctfGkmtv">neutron spectroscopy</a>. The NNS is used to measure the energy spectrum of neutrons in a neutron field. This type of detector is used in both research facilities (for characterization of neutron fields) and workplaces, where neutron radiation maybe encountered, for <a href="/facts/Radiation_protection/5LaNNgXe">radiation protection</a> purposes. Due to the difficulty associated with the detection of <a href="/facts/Neutron/oRCM1geb">neutrons</a>, the NNS is one of the few pieces of equipment capable of accurately determining the characteristics of a neutron field. </p>