Abstract
In 2002, an innovative neutron time-of-flight facility started operation at CERN: n_TOF. The main characteristics that make the new facility unique are the high instantaneous neutron flux, high resolution and wide energy range. Combined with state-of-the-art detectors and data acquisition system, these features have allowed to collect high accuracy neutron cross-section data on a variety of isotopes, many of which radioactive, of interest for Nuclear Astrophysics and for applications to advanced reactor technologies. A review of the most important results on capture and fission reactions obtained so far at n_TOF is presented, together with plans for new measurements related to nuclear industry. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 643-646 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Radiation and Isotopes |
Volume | 68 |
Issue number | 4-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | 7th International Topical Meeting on Industrial Radiation and Radioisotope Measurement Application - Prague, Czech Republic Duration: 22 Jun 2008 → 27 Jun 2008 |
Keywords
- Spallation neutron source
- Neutron cross-sections
- n_TOF
- Emerging nuclear technologies