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n_TOF Collaboration (Cosentino, L. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
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Experimental setup and procedure for the measurement of the Be-7(n,alpha)alpha reaction at n_TOF |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2016 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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830 |
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197-205 |
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Cosmological lithium problem; Big bang nucleosynthesis; Be-7(n,alpha)alpha reaction; n_TOF spallation neutron source |
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The newly built second experimental area EAR2 of then n_ToF spallation neutron source at CERN allows to perform (n, charged particles) experiments on short-lived highly radioactive targets. This paper describes a detection apparatus and the experimental procedure for the determination of the cross-section of the Be-7(n,alpha)alpha reaction, which represents one of the focal points toward the solution of the cosmological Lithium abundance problem, and whose only measurement, at thermal energy, dates back to 1963. The apparently unsurmountable experimental difficulties stemming from the huge Be-7 gamma-activity, along with the lack of a suitable neutron beam facility, had so far prevented further measurements. The detection system is subject to considerable radiation damage, but is capable of disentangling the rare reaction signals from the very high background. This newly developed setup could likely be useful also to study other challenging reactions requiring the detectors to be installed directly in the neutron beam. |
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[Cosentino, L.; Musumarra, A.; Pappalardo, A.; Piscopo, M.; Finocchiaro, P.; Cardella, R.; Heyse, J.; Jenkins, D. G.; Kaeppeler, F.; Katabuchi, T.; Kokkoris, M.; Lederer, C.; Lonsdale, S.; Massimi, C.; Mastinu, P.; Matteucci, F.; Mazzone, A.; Milazzo, P. M.; Nolte, R.; Patronis, N.; Pavlik, A.; Rauscher, T.; Schillebeeckx, P.; Stamatopoulos, A.; Tsinganis, A.; Vannini, G.; Vlastou, R.; Wallner, A.; Woods, P. J.] INFN Lab Nazl Sud, Catania, Italy, Email: FINOCCHIARO@LNS.INFN.IT |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000381530300027 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2792 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Chiaveri, E. et al); Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
Past, Present and Future of the n_TOF Facility at CERN |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1620-1623 |
Keywords |
ND2010; Nuclear data; ENDF; n_TOF; Spallation |
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The nTOF spallation neutron facility is operating at CERN since 2001. Neutrons are produced with a very wide energy range, from thermal up to 1 GeV and with a very high instantaneous flux (10(5)n/cm(2)/pulse at 200 m from target) thanks to the high intensity (7 x 10(12) protons/pulse) and low repetition rate of the Proton Synchrotron (PS) which is delivering protons to a lead spallation target. The experimental area is located at 200 m from the target, resulting in a very good energy resolution and beam quality thanks to the adoption of an optimal collimation system. At the end of 2008 the nTOF facility has resumed operation after a halt of 3 years due to technical issues. This contribution will outline the main physics results obtained by the facility since its inception in 1999, and show the importance of the measured nuclear data in the field of Nuclear Astrophysics and Nuclear Technology. Then it will present the future perspectives of the facility, aiming mainly in the direction of measuring highly radioactive samples, for which the facility has unique capabilities, with a lower background. |
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[Chiaveri, E; Andriamonje, S; Calviani, M; Vlachoudis, V; Brugger, M; Cennini, P; Cerutti, F; Chin, M; Ferrari, A; Kadi, Y; Lebbos, E; Losito, R; Rubbia, C] CERN, Geneva, Switzerland, Email: Enrico.Chiaveri@cern.ch |
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Korean Physical Soc |
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0374-4884 |
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WOS:000294080700040 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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734 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Cano-Ott, D. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
Neutron Capture Measuremetns on Minor Actinides at the n_TOF Facility at CERN: Past, Present and Future |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1809-1812 |
Keywords |
n_TOF; Total Absorption Calorimeter; TAC; Neutron capture; Cross section; Nuclear waste; Transmutation; Generation IV; Accelerator driven system; ADS; Nuclear reactor; Nuclear energy; Nuclear data; Barium fluoride; Actinides; Plutonium; Americium; Uranium |
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The successful development of advanced nuclear systems for sustainable energy production and nuclear waste management depends on high quality nuclear data libraries. Recent sensitivity studies and reports [1-3] have identified the need for substantially improving the accuracy of neutron cross-section data for minor actinides. The n_TOF collaboration has initiated an ambitious experimental program for the measurement of neutron capture cross sections of minor actinides. Two experimental setups have been constructed for this purpose: a Total Absorption Calorimeter (TAC) [4] for measuring neutron capture cross-sections of low-mass and/or radioactive samples and a set of two low neutron sensitivity C(6)D(6) detectors for the less radioactive materials. |
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[Cano-Ott, D; Alvarez-Velarde, F; Gonzalez-Romero, E; Guerrero, C; Martinez, T; Mendoza, E; Villamarin, D; Vicente, MC] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Technol CIE, Madrid, Spain, Email: daniel.cano@ciemat.es |
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Korean Physical Soc |
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0374-4884 |
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WOS:000294080700085 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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737 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Calviani, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
Fission Cross-section Measurements of (233)U, (245)Cm and (241,243)Am at CERN n_TOF Facility |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
Volume |
59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1912-1915 |
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ND2010; Nuclear data; ENDF; n_TOF; Neutron-induced fission reactions; Am; Cm; U |
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Neutron-induced fission cross-sections of minor actinides have been measured using the nTOF white neutron source at CERN. Geneva, as part of a large experimental program aiming at collecting new data relevant for nuclear astrophysics and for the design of advanced reactor systems. The measurements at nTOF take advantage of the innovative features of the n_TOF facility, namely the wide energy range, high instantaneous neutron flux and good energy resolution. Final results on the fission cross-section of (233)U, (245)cm and (243)Am from thermal to 20 MeV are here reported, together with preliminary results for (241)Am. The measurement have been performed with a dedicated Fast Ionization Chamber (FIC), a fission fragment detector with a very high efficiency, relative to the very well known cross-section of (235)U, measured simultaneously with the same detector. |
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[Calviani, M; Andriamonje, S; Chiaveri, E; Vlachoudis, V] CERN, Geneva, Switzerland, Email: marco.calviani@cern.ch |
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Korean Physical Soc |
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0374-4884 |
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WOS:000294080700111 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
Serial |
741 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Barbagallo, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
Experimental setup and procedure for the measurement of the Be-7(n,p)Li-7 reaction at n_TOF |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2018 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
Volume |
887 |
Issue |
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Pages |
27-33 |
Keywords |
Cosmological Lithium problem; Big bang nucleosynthesis; Be-7(n,p)Li-7 reaction; n_TOF spallation neutron source |
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Following the completion of the second neutron beam line and the related experimental area (EAR2) at the n_TOF spallation neutron source at CERN, several experiments were planned and performed. The high instantaneous neutron flux available in EAR2 allows to investigate neutron induced reactions with charged particles in the exit channel even employing targets made out of small amounts of short-lived radioactive isotopes. After the successful measurement of the Be-7(n,alpha)alpha cross section, the Be-7(n,p)Li-7 reaction was studied in order to provide still missing cross section data of relevance for Big Bang Nucleosynthesis (BBN), in an attempt to find a solution to the cosmological Lithium abundance problem. This paper describes the experimental setup employed in such a measurement and its characterization. |
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[Barbagallo, M.; Mastromarco, M.; Damone, L. A.; Mazzone, A.; Colonna, N.; Tagliente, G.; Variale, V.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Bari, Bari, Italy, Email: finocchiaro@lns.infn.ir |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000427814400005 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3528 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Bacak, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
A compact fission detector for fission-tagging neutron capture experiments with radioactive fissile isotopes |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
Volume |
969 |
Issue |
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Pages |
163981 - 10pp |
Keywords |
Fission detector; U-233; n_TOF; Time-of-flight |
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In the measurement of neutron capture cross-sections of fissile isotopes, the fission channel is a source of background which can be removed efficiently using the so-called fission-tagging or fission-veto technique. For this purpose a new compact and fast fission chamber has been developed. The design criteria and technical description of the chamber are given within the context of a measurement of the U-233(n, gamma) cross-section at the nTOF facility at CERN, where it was coupled to the nTOF Total Absorption Calorimeter. For this measurement the fission detector was optimized for time resolution, minimization of material in the neutron beam and for alpha-fission discrimination. The performance of the fission chamber and its application as a fission tagging detector are discussed. |
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[Bacak, M.; Gunsing, F.; Vlachoudis, V.; Aberle, O.; Calviani, M.; Cardella, R.; Cerutti, F.; Chiaveri, E.; Ferrari, A.; Gilardoni, S.; Kadi, Y.; Macina, D.; Masi, A.; Mingrone, F.; Rubbia, C.; Sabate-Gilarte, M.; Zugec, P.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, Geneva, Switzerland, Email: michael.bacak@cern.ch |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000536792400015 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
4413 |
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