Look up and plot some fission cross section data for some NMAC-relevant nuclides (23SU, 238U, and 239Pu). Why is each nuclide fissile or fissionable? Explain the rapidly oscillating region of the plots. Pick one of these peaks. Which isotope and energy did you choose? What is the lifetime of the resonance?

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