Abstract
Applications of nuclear data like neutron-induced reaction cross sections are related to research fields as stellar nucleosynthesis, the study of nuclear level densities and strength functions, and also play a key role in the safety and criticality assessment of existing and future nuclear reactors, in areas concerning radiation dosimetry, medical applications, transmutation of nuclear waste, accelerator-driven systems and fuel cycle investigations. The evaluations in nuclear data libraries are based both on experimental data and theoretical models. CERN's neutron time-of-flight facility n-TOF has produced a considerable amount of experimental data since it has become fully operational with the start of its scientific measurement programme in 2002. While for a long period a single measurement station (EAR1) located at 185 m from the neutron production target was available, the construction of a second beam line at 20 m (EAR2) in 2014 has substantially increased the measurement capabilities of the facility. An outline of the experimental nuclear data activities at CERN's neutron time-of-flight facility n-TOF will be presented.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Nuclear Reaction Mechanisms, NRM 2015 |
Publisher | CERN |
Pages | 333-340 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789290834182 |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jun 2015 |
Event | 14th International Conference on Nuclear Reaction Mechanisms, NRM 2015 - Varenna, Italy Duration: 15 Jun 2015 → 19 Jun 2015 |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Conference on Nuclear Reaction Mechanisms, NRM 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Varenna |
Period | 15/06/15 → 19/06/15 |