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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Zugec, P. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L. url  doi
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  Title GEANT4 simulation of the neutron background of the C6D6 set-up for capture studies at n_TOF Type Journal Article
  Year 2014 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume (up) 760 Issue Pages 57-67  
  Keywords GEANT4 simulations; Neutron time of flight; Neutron background; N_TOF; Neutron capture  
  Abstract The neutron sensitivity of the Cr6D6 detector setup used at nTOF facility for capture measurements has been studied by means of detailed GEANT4 simulations. A realistic software replica of the entire nTOF experimental hall, including the neutron beam line, sample, detector supports and the walls of the experimental area has been implemented in the simulations. The simulations have been analyzed in the same manner as experimental data, in particular by applying the Pulse Height Weighting Technique. The simulations have been validated against a measurement of the neutron background performed with a(nat)-C sample, showing an excellent agreement above 1 keV. At lower energies, an additional component in the measured C-nat yield has been discovered, which prevents the use of C-nat data for neutron background estimates at neutron energies below a few hundred eV. The origin and time structure of the neutron background have been derived from the simulations. Examples of the neutron background for two different samples are demonstrating the important role of accurate simulations of the neutron background in capture cross-section measurements.  
  Address [Zugec, P.; Bosnar, D.] Univ Zagreb, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Zagreb 41000, Croatia, Email: pzugec@phy.hr  
  Corporate Author Thesis  
  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000338350500008 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 1828  
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Massimi, C. et al.); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L. url  doi
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  Title Neutron spectroscopy of Mg-26 states: Constraining the stellar neutron source Ne-22(alpha, n)Mg-25 Type Journal Article
  Year 2017 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B  
  Volume (up) 768 Issue Pages 1-6  
  Keywords s Process; alpha+Ne-22; Neutron spectroscopy  
  Abstract This work reports on accurate, high-resolution measurements of the Mg-25(n, gamma)Mg-26 and Mg-25(n, tot) cross sections in the neutron energy range from thermal to about 300 keV, leading to a significantly improved Mg-25(n, gamma)Mg-26 parametrization. The relevant resonances for n+Mg-25 were characterized from a combined R-matrix analysis of the experimental data. This resulted in an unambiguous spin/parity assignment of the corresponding excited states in Mg-26. With this information experimental upper limits of the reaction rates for Ne-22(alpha, n)Mg-25 and Ne-22(alpha, gamma)Mg-26 were established, potentially leading to a significantly higher (alpha, n)/(alpha, gamma) ratio than previously evaluated. The impact of these results has been studied for stellar models in the mass range 2 to 25 M-circle dot. (C) 2017 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V.  
  Address [Massimi, C.; Barbagallo, M.; Becvar, F.; Bisterzok, S.; Castelluccio, D. M.; Eleftheriadis, C.; Finocchiaro, P.; Kokkoris, M.; Marganiec, J.; Plompen, A.; Praena, J.; Rubbia, C.; Weiss, C.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Bologna, Italy, Email: cristian.massimi@bo.infn.it  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
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  ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000400677700001 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 3112  
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Author Tain, J.L.; Agramunt, J.; Algora, A.; Aprahamian, A.; Cano-Ott, D.; Fraile, L.M.; Guerrero, C.; Jordan, M.D.; Mach, H.; Martinez, T.; Mendoza, E.; Mosconi, M.; Nolte, R. doi  openurl
  Title The sensitivity of LaBr3:Ce scintillation detectors to low energy neutrons: Measurement and Monte Carlo simulation Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume (up) 774 Issue Pages 17-24  
  Keywords Neutron sensitivity; Scintillation detectors; Lanthanum bromide; Geant4 simulations; Nuclear data libraries  
  Abstract The neutron sensitivity of a cylindrical circle minus 1.5 in x 1.5 in LaBr3:Ce scintillation detector was measured using quasi-monoenergetic neutron beams in the energy range from 40 keV to 2.5 MeV. In this energy range the detector is sensitive to gamma-rays generated in neutron inelastic and capture processes. The experimental energy response was compared with Monte Carlo simulations performed with the Geant4 simulation toolkit using the so-called High Precision Neutron Models. These models rely on relevant information stored in evaluated nuclear data libraries. The performance of the Geant4 Neutron Data Library as well as several standard nuclear data libraries was investigated. In the latter case this was made possible by the use of a conversion tool that allowed the direct use of the data from other libraries in Geant4. Overall it was found that there was good agreement with experiment for some of the neutron data bases like ENDF/B-VII.0 or JENDL-3.3 but not with the others such as ENDF/B-VI.8 or JEFF-3.1.  
  Address [Tain, J. L.; Agramunt, J.; Algora, A.; Jordan, M. D.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-28040 Valencia, Spain, Email: tain@ific.uv.es  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000347407800003 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2076  
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Lederer-Woods, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. url  doi
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  Title Measurement of Ge-73(n, gamma) cross sections and implications for stellar nucleosynthesis Type Journal Article
  Year 2019 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B  
  Volume (up) 790 Issue Pages 458-465  
  Keywords Nucleosynthesis; Neutron capture; s process; Germanium; n_TOF  
  Abstract Ge-73(n, gamma) cross sections were measured at the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN up to neutron energies of 300 keV, providing for the first time experimental data above 8 keV. Results indicate that the stellar cross section at kT = 30 keV is 1.5 to 1.7 times higher than most theoretical predictions. The new cross sections result in a substantial decrease of Ge-73 produced in stars, which would explain the low isotopic abundance of Ge-73 in the solar system.  
  Address [Lederer-Woods, C.; Battino, U.; Tattersalla, A.; Dietz, M.] Univ Edinburgh, Sch Phys & Astron, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Email: claudia.lederer-woods@ed.ac.uk  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000460118200058 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 3936  
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Weiss, C. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. doi  openurl
  Title The new vertical neutron beam line at the CERN n_TOF facility design and outlook on the performance Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume (up) 799 Issue Pages 90-98  
  Keywords n_TOF facility; Neutron time-of-flight; FLUKA; Neutron cross-section measurement  
  Abstract At the neutron Lime-of-flight facility n_TOF at CERN a new vertical beam line was constructed in 2014, in order to extend the experimental possibilities at this facility to an even wider range of challenging cross-section measurements of interest in astrophysics, nuclear technology and medical physics. The design of the beam line and the experimental hall was based on FLUKA Monte Carlo simulations, aiming at maximizing the neutron flux, reducing the beam halo and minimizing the background from neutrons interacting with the collimator or back-scattered in the beam dump. The present paper gives an overview on the design of the beam line and the relevant elements and provides an outlook on the expected performance regarding the neutron beam intensity, shape and energy resolution, as well as the neutron and photon backgrounds.  
  Address [Weiss, C.; Chiaveri, E.; Girod, S.; Vlachoudis, V.; Aberle, O.; Bergstroem, I.; Calviani, M.; Guerrero, C.; Sabate-Gilarte, M.; Tsinganis, A.; Brugger, M.; Cerutti, F.; Ferrari, A.; Hernandez-Prieto, A.; Kadi, Y.; Leal-Cidoncha, E.; Losito, R.; Macina, D.; Montesano, S.; Porras, I.; Rubbia, C.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, CH-1211 Geneva, Switzerland  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000361877300015 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2392  
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Author Tain, J.L.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Guadilla, V.; Jordan, M.D.; Montaner-Piza, A.; Rubio, B.; Valencia, E.; Cano-Ott, D.; Gelletly, W.; Martinez, T.; Mendoza, E.; Podolyak, Z.; Regan, P.; Simpson, J.; Smith, A.J.; Strachan, J. doi  openurl
  Title A decay total absorption spectrometer for DESPEC at FAIR Type Journal Article
  Year 2015 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume (up) 803 Issue Pages 36-46  
  Keywords Total absorption gamma-ray spectrometer; Scintillation detectors; Beta decay; High-energy beam fragmentation facilities  
  Abstract This paper presents the design of a total absorption gamma-ray spectrometer for the determination of beta-decay intensity distributions of exotic nuclear species at the focal plane of the FAIR-NUSTAR Super Fragment Separator. The spectrometer is a key instrument in the DESPEC experiment and the proposed implementation follows extensive design studies and prototype tests. Two options were contemplated, based on Nal(TI) and LaBr3:Ce inorganic scintillation crystals respectively. Monte Carlo simulations and technical considerations determined the optimal configurations consisting of sixteen 15 x 15 x 25 cm(3) crystals for the Nal(Tl) option and one hundred and twenty-eight 5.5 x 5.5 x 11 cm(3) crystals for the LaBr3:Ce option. Minimization of dead material was crucial for maximizing the spectrometer full-energy peak efficiency. Module prototypes were build to verify constructional details and characterize their performance. The measured energy and timing resolution was found to agree rather well with estimates based on simulations of scintillation light transport and collection. The neutron sensitivity of the spectrometer, important when measuring beta-delayed neutron emitters, was investigated by means of Monte Carlo simulations.  
  Address [Tain, J. L.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Guadilla, V.; Jordan, M. D.; Montaner-Piza, A.; Rubio, B.; Valencia, E.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: tain@ific.uv.es  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000363464600007 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2431  
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Author n_TOF Collaboration (Mazzone, A. et al); Babiano-Suarez, V; Caballero, L.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Ladarescu, I; Tain, J.L. url  doi
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  Title Measurement of the Gd-154(n, gamma) cross section and its astrophysical implications Type Journal Article
  Year 2020 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B  
  Volume (up) 804 Issue Pages 135405 - 6pp  
  Keywords s process; Gd-154; Neutron time of flight; n_TOF  
  Abstract The neutron capture cross section of Gd-154 was measured from 1 eV to 300 keV in the experimental area located 185 m from the CERN n_TOF neutron spallation source, using a metallic sample of gadolinium, enriched to 67% in Gd-154. The capture measurement, performed with four C6D6 scintillation detectors, has been complemented by a transmission measurement performed at the GELINA time-of-flight facility (JRC-Geel), thus minimising the uncertainty related to sample composition. An accurate Maxwellian averaged capture cross section (MACS) was deduced over the temperature range of interest for s process nucleosynthesis modelling. We report a value of 880(50) mb for the MACS at kT = 30 keV, significantly lower compared to values available in literature. The new adopted Gd-154(n, gamma) cross section reduces the discrepancy between observed and calculated solar s-only isotopic abundances predicted by s-process nucleosynthesis models.  
  Address [Mazzone, A.; Barbagallo, M.; Colonna, N.; Damone, L. A.; Tagliente, G.; Variale, V.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Bari, Italy, Email: Cristian.Massimi@bo.infn.it  
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  Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000548740300022 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4464  
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Author Agramunt, J. et al; Tain, J.L.; Albiol, F.; Algora, A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Jordan, M. D.; Rubio, B.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A.; Valencia, E. doi  openurl
  Title Characterization of a neutron-beta counting system with beta-delayed neutron emitters Type Journal Article
  Year 2016 Publication Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A Abbreviated Journal Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A  
  Volume (up) 807 Issue Pages 69-78  
  Keywords Beta-delayed neutron emission probability; Neutron and beta counters; Self-triggered digital data acquisition system; Geant4 simulations  
  Abstract A new detection system for the measurement of beta-delayed neutron emission probabilities has been characterized using fission products with well known beta-delayed neutron emission properties. The setup consists of BELEN-20, a 4 pi-neutron counter with twenty He-3 proportional tubes arranged inside a large polyethylene neutron moderator, a thin Si detector for beta counting and a self-triggering digital data acquisition system. The use of delayed-neutron precursors with different neutron emission windows allowed the study of the effect of energy dependency on neutron, beta and beta-neutron rates. The observed effect is well reproduced by Monte Carlo simulations. The impact of this dependency on the accuracy of neutron emission probabilities is discussed. A new accurate value of the neutron emission probability for the important delayed-neutron precursor I-137 was obtained, P-n = 7.76(14)%.  
  Address [Agramunt, J.; Tain, J. L.; Albiol, E.; Algora, A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Jordan, M. D.; Rubio, B.; Tarifeno-Saldivia, A.; Valencia, E.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: Tain@ific.uv.es  
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  Publisher Elsevier Science Bv Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
  Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title  
  Series Volume Series Issue Edition  
  ISSN 0168-9002 ISBN Medium  
  Area Expedition Conference  
  Notes WOS:000365596200010 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 2481  
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Author Hall, O. et al; Agramunt, J.; Algora, A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Morales, A.I.; Rubio, B.; Tain, J.L.; Tolosa-Delgado, A. doi  openurl
  Title beta-delayed neutron emission of r-process nuclei at the N=82 shell closure Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B  
  Volume (up) 816 Issue Pages 136266 - 7pp  
  Keywords beta-delayed neutron emission; r-processimportant  
  Abstract Theoretical models of beta-delayed neutron emission are used as crucial inputs in r-process calculations. Benchmarking the predictions of these models is a challenge due to a lack of currently available experimental data. In this work the beta-delayed neutron emission probabilities of 33 nuclides in the important mass regions south and south-west of Sn-132 are presented, 16 for the first time. The measurements were performed at RIKEN using the Advanced Implantation Detector Array (AIDA) and the BRIKEN neutron detector array. The P-1n values presented constrain the predictions of theoretical models in the region, affecting the final abundance distribution of the second r-process peak at A approximate to 130.  
  Address [Hall, O.; Davinson, T.; Bruno, C. G.; Griffin, C. J.; Kahl, D.] Univ Edinburgh, Sch Phys & Astron, Edinburgh EH9 3FD, Midlothian, Scotland, Email: oscar.hall@ed.ac.uk  
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  Publisher Elsevier Place of Publication Editor  
  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  ISSN 0370-2693 ISBN Medium  
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  Notes WOS:000647421500016 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4819  
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Author Algora, A.; Ganioglu, E.; Sarriguren, P.; Guadilla, V.; Fraile, L.M.; Nacher, E.; Rubio, B.; Tain, J.L.; Agramunt, J.; Gelletly, W.; Briz, J.A.; Cakirli, R.B.; Fallot, M.; Jordan, D.; Halasz, Z.; Kuti, I.; Montaner, A.; Onillon, A.; Orrigo, S.E.A.; Cerdan, A.P.; Rice, S.; Vedia, V.; Valencia, E. url  doi
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  Title Total absorption gamma-ray spectroscopy study of the beta-decay of Hg-186 Type Journal Article
  Year 2021 Publication Physics Letters B Abbreviated Journal Phys. Lett. B  
  Volume (up) 819 Issue Pages 136438 - 7pp  
  Keywords Betadecay; Totalabsorption spectroscopy; Shape coexistence  
  Abstract The Gamow-Teller strength distribution of the decay of Hg-186 into Au-186 has been determined for the first time using the total absorption gamma spectroscopy technique and has been compared with theoretical QRPA calculations using the SLy4 Skyrme force. The measured Gamow-Teller strength distribution and the half-life are described by mixing oblate and prolate configurations independently in the parent and daughter nuclei. In this theoretical framework the best description of the experimental beta strength is obtained with dominantly prolate components for both parent Hg-186 and daughter Au-186. The approach also allowed us to determine an upper limit of the oblate component in the parent state. The complexity of the analysis required the development of a new approach in the analysis of the X-ray gated total absorption spectrum.  
  Address [Algora, A.; Guadilla, V; Nacher, E.; Rubio, B.; Tain, J. L.; Agramunt, J.; Jordan, D.; Montaner, A.; Orrigo, S. E. A.; Cerdan, A. Perez; Valencia, E.] Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular, CSIC, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: algora@ific.uv.es;  
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  Language English Summary Language Original Title  
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  Notes WOS:000679259200010 Approved no  
  Is ISI yes International Collaboration yes  
  Call Number IFIC @ pastor @ Serial 4923  
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