Improved Neutron Capture Cross Section Measurements with the n_TOF Total Absorption Calorimeter
Copyright policy )Improved Neutron Capture Cross Section Measurements with the n_TOF Total Absorption Calorimeter
The n TOF collaboration operates a Total Absorption Calorimeter (TAC) [1] for measuring neu- tron capture cross-sections of low-mass and/or radioactive samples. The results obtained with the TAC have led to a substantial improvement of the capture cross sections of 237Np and 240Pu [2]. The experience acquired during the rst measurements has allowed us to optimize the performance of the TAC and to improve the capture signal to background ratio, thus opening the way to more complex and demanding measurements on rare radioactive materials. The new design has been reached by a series of detailed Monte Carlo simulations of complete experiments and dedicated test measurements. The new capture setup will be presented and the main achievements highlighted.
- Technical University of Munich Germany
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Germany
- Charles University Czech Republic
- Australian National University Australia
- University of Łódź Poland
203016 Messtechnik, radiative capture corss section; MINOR ACTINIDES TRANSMUTATIONS; GAMMA RAY CALORIMETER, neutron, Shielding, n_TOF, info:eu-repo/classification/ddc/530, Keywords: Background, total absorption, Monte Carlo, Cross section, cross section, Physics, 103005 Atomic physics, ddc:530, 203016 Measurement engineering, Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia nuclear, simulation, nuclear data, Monte Carlo method, n_tof, Simulation, neutron capture, Neutron capture, Gamma ray, Nuclear data, Neutron, 530, Time of flight, 103005 Atomphysik, calorimeter, ND2010, :Energies::Energia nuclear [Àrees temàtiques de la UPC], Calorimeter, Mètode de, background, monte carlo, shielding, Nuclear energy, Monte Carlo, Mètode de, gamma ray, time of flight, Energia nuclear, Total absorption, nd2010
203016 Messtechnik, radiative capture corss section; MINOR ACTINIDES TRANSMUTATIONS; GAMMA RAY CALORIMETER, neutron, Shielding, n_TOF, info:eu-repo/classification/ddc/530, Keywords: Background, total absorption, Monte Carlo, Cross section, cross section, Physics, 103005 Atomic physics, ddc:530, 203016 Measurement engineering, Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia nuclear, simulation, nuclear data, Monte Carlo method, n_tof, Simulation, neutron capture, Neutron capture, Gamma ray, Nuclear data, Neutron, 530, Time of flight, 103005 Atomphysik, calorimeter, ND2010, :Energies::Energia nuclear [Àrees temàtiques de la UPC], Calorimeter, Mètode de, background, monte carlo, shielding, Nuclear energy, Monte Carlo, Mètode de, gamma ray, time of flight, Energia nuclear, Total absorption, nd2010
