Physics:Interaction length

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The mean free path of a particle before undergoing an interaction that is neither elastic nor quasi-elastic (diffractive), in a given medium, usually designated by Hepb img157.gif . The relevant cross-section is Hepb img344.gif . For some numerical values, Hepb img54.gif Collision Length or Barnett96.