### Question
How is the term neutron source defined?


### Answer
The term **neutron source** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16271* as the following:

> a research machine that provides neutron irradiation services for—


(A) research on materials sciences and nuclear physics

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16271*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part E-Nuclear Energy**

