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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Guerrero, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L.
Title Performance of the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication European Physical Journal A Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. A
Volume 49 Issue 2 Pages 27 - 15pp
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Abstract The neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF features a white neutron source produced by spallation through 20 GeV/c protons impinging on a lead target. The facility, aiming primarily at the measurement of neutron-induced reaction cross sections, was operating at CERN between 2001 and 2004, and then underwent a major upgrade in 2008. This paper presents in detail all the characteristics of the new neutron beam in the currently available configurations, which correspond to two different collimation systems and two choices of neutron moderator. The characteristics discussed include the intensity and energy dependence of the neutron flux, the spatial profile of the beam, the in-beam background components and the energy resolution/broadening. The discussion of these features is based on dedicated measurements and Monte Carlo simulations, and includes estimations of the systematic uncertainties of the mentioned quantities.
Address [Guerrero, C.; Tsinganis, A.; Berthoumieux, E.; Weiss, C.; Chiaveri, E.; Calviani, M.; Vlachoudis, V.; Andriamonje, S.; Boccone, V.; Brugger, M.; Cerutti, F.; Chin, M.; Ferrari, A.; Hernandez-Prieto, A.; Kadi, Y.; Losito, R.; Roman, F.; Rubbia, C.; Versaci, R.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland, Email: carlos.guerrero@cern.ch
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
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Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1434-6001 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000315601600011 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1358
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Belloni, F. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.
Title Measurement of the neutron-induced fission cross-section of Am-241 at the time-of-flight facility n_TOF Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication European Physical Journal A Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. A
Volume 49 Issue 1 Pages 2 - 6pp
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Abstract The neutron-induced fission cross-section of Am-241 has been measured relative to the standard fission cross-section of U-235 between 0.5 and 20 MeV. The experiment was performed at the CERN nTOF facility. Fission fragments were detected by a fast ionization chamber by discriminating against the alpha-particles from the high radioactivity of the samples. The high instantaneous neutron flux and the low background of the nTOF facility enabled us to obtain uncertainties of approximate to 5%. With the present results it was possible to resolve discrepancies between previous data sets and to confirm current evaluations, thus providing important information for design studies of future reactors with improved fuel burn-up.
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1434-6001 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000315048100002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1399
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Author Jordan, D. et al; Algora, A.; Tain, J.L.; Rubio, B.; Agramunt, J.; Perez-Cerdan, A.B.; Molina, F.; Caballero, L.
Title Total absorption study of the beta decay of Tc-102,Tc-104,Tc-105 Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 87 Issue 4 Pages 044318 - 14pp
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Abstract The beta-feeding probabilities for three important contributors to the decay heat in nuclear reactors, namely Tc-102,Tc-104,Tc-105, have been measured using the total absorption spectroscopy technique. For the measurements, sources of very high isobaric purity have been obtained using a Penning trap (JYFLTRAP). A detailed description of the data analysis is given and the results are compared with high-resolution measurements and theoretical calculations. DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevC.87.044318
Address Univ Valencia, CSIC, IFIC, Valencia, Spain, Email: algora@ific.uv.es
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000317395300005 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1402
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Author Perez-Cerdan, A.B.; Rubio, B.; Gelletly, W.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Nacher, E.; Tain, J.L.; Sarriguren, P.; Fraile, L.M.; Borge, M.J.G.; Caballero, L.; Dessagne, P.; Jungclaus, A.; Heitz, G.; Marechal, F.; Poirier, E.; Salsac, M.D.; Tengblad, O.
Title Deformation of Sr and Rb isotopes close to the N = Z line via beta-decay studies using the total absorption technique Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication Physical Review C Abbreviated Journal Phys. Rev. C
Volume 88 Issue 1 Pages 014324 - 15pp
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Abstract A study of the Gamow-Teller strength distributions B(GT) in the beta decay of Sr-78 and Rb-76,Rb-78 has been made using a total absorption spectrometer (TAS). Following the success in deducing the sign of the deformation for Sr-76, a similar approach is adopted for Sr-78 based on a comparison of the measured B(GT) with quasiparticle random-phase approximation calculations. This work confirms its previously expected prolate deformation in the ground state. Conclusions about the structure of the odd-odd Rb-76,Rb-78 isotopes have been drawn based on their measured B(GT) distributions.
Address [Perez-Cerdan, A. B.; Rubio, B.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Nacher, E.; Tain, J. L.; Caballero, L.] CSIC Univ Valencia, IFIC, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: berta.rubio@ific.uv.es
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Publisher Amer Physical Soc Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 0556-2813 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000322531400002 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1522
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Barbagallo, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L.
Title High-accuracy determination of the neutron flux at n_TOF Type Journal Article
Year 2013 Publication European Physical Journal A Abbreviated Journal Eur. Phys. J. A
Volume 49 Issue 12 Pages 156 - 11pp
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Abstract The neutron flux of the nTOF facility at CERN was measured, after installation of the new spallation target, with four different systems based on three neutron-converting reactions, which represent accepted cross sections standards in different energy regions. A careful comparison and combination of the different measurements allowed us to reach an unprecedented accuracy on the energy dependence of the neutron flux in the very wide range (thermal to 1 GeV) that characterizes the nTOF neutron beam. This is a pre-requisite for the high accuracy of cross section measurements at n_TOF. An unexpected anomaly in the neutron-induced fission cross section of U-235 is observed in the energy region between 10 and 30keV, hinting at a possible overestimation of this important cross section, well above currently assigned uncertainties.
Address [Barbagallo, M.; Colonna, N.; Mastromarco, M.; Meaze, M.; Tagliente, G.; Variale, V.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Sez Bari, I-70125 Bari, Italy, Email: massimo.barbagallo@ba.infn.it
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Publisher Springer Place of Publication Editor
Language English Summary Language Original Title
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume Series Issue Edition
ISSN 1434-6001 ISBN Medium
Area Expedition Conference
Notes WOS:000328351000001 Approved no
Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes
Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1663
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