Abstract
The integral cross section of the 12C(n,p)12B reaction has been determined for the first time in the neutron energy range from threshold to several GeV at the n-TOF facility at CERN. The measurement relies on the activation technique with the β decay of 12B measured over a period of four half-lives within the same neutron bunch in which the reaction occurs. The results indicate that model predictions, used in a variety of applications, are mostly inadequate. The value of the integral cross section reported here can be used as a benchmark for verifying or tuning model calculations.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 021601 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review C (nuclear physics) |
Volume | 90 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Aug 2014 |