Baker–Nathan effect

The Baker–Nathan effect refers to a phenomenon in nuclear physics, specifically in the field of neutron scattering. It describes the observation that the total cross-section for neutron scattering by light nuclei increases more rapidly than predicted by simple models as the energy of the incoming neutrons increases. This effect highlights the complexities involved in neutron interactions with atomic nuclei, particularly how the structure and composition of the nucleus can influence scattering processes.