Authors: Andrew Kuhlman (University of New Hampshire), James Ryan (University of New Hampshire), Malcolm Colson (University of New Hampshire)

Because solar neutrons are unaffected by the interplanetary magnetic field, they are a valuable tool for probing nuclear reactions on the sun during eruptions. In the past, the energy spectrum of neutrons has been estimated with a time of flight method. Built into this method are certain assumptions about what stage of the flare is responsible for the creation of the neutrons. Based on the current understanding of long duration gamma ray flares which are responsible for the emission of solar neutrons, I will discuss future research which will involve a re-evaluation of the the solar neutron energy spectrum using neutron monitors and spacecraft data and the possible implications of a energy spectrum which may be harder than previously thought.