### Question
Can you define what neutron flux means?


### Answer
**Neutron flux** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 16271*:

> the intensity of neutron radiation measured as a rate of flow of neutrons applied over an area

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

