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n_TOF Collaboration (Gawlik, A. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
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Measurement of the Ge-76(n, gamma) cross section at the n_TOF facility at CERN |
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Journal Article |
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2021 |
Publication |
Physical Review C |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. C |
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104 |
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4 |
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044610 - 7pp |
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The Ge-76(n, gamma) reaction has been measured at the n_TOF facility at CERN via the time-of-flight technique. Neutron capture cross sections on Ge-76 are of interest to a variety of low-background experiments, such as neutrinoless double beta decay searches, and to nuclear astrophysics. We have determined resonance capture kernels up to 52 keV neutron energy and used the new data to calculate Maxwellian-averaged neutron capture cross sections for k(B)T values of 5 to 100 keV. |
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[Gawlik-Ramiega, A.; Andrzejewski, J.; Perkowski, J.] Univ Lodz, Lodz, Poland, Email: aleksandra.gawlik@uni.lodz.pl |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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2469-9985 |
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WOS:000707420400002 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5003 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Bacak, M. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L. |
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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 |
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969 |
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163981 - 10pp |
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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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Elsevier |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000536792400015 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4413 |
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Grieger, M.; Hensel, T.; Agramunt, J.; Bemmerer, D.; Degering, D.; Dillmann, I.; Fraile, L.M.; Jordan, D.; Koster, U.; Marta, M.; Muller, S.E.; Szucs, T.; Tain, J.L.; Zuber, K. |
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Neutron flux and spectrum in the Dresden Felsenkeller underground facility studied by moderated He-3 counters |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
| Volume |
101 |
Issue |
12 |
Pages |
123027 - 15pp |
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Ambient neutrons may cause significant background for underground experiments. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate their flux and energy spectrum in order to devise a proper shielding. Here, two sets of altogether ten moderated He-3 neutron counters are used for a detailed study of the ambient neutron background in tunnel IV of the Felsenkeller facility, underground below 45 m of rock in Dresden/Germany. One of the moderators is lined with lead and thus sensitive to neutrons of energies higher than 10 MeV. For each He-3 counter moderator assembly, the energy-dependent neutron sensitivity was calculated with the FLUKA code. The count rates of the ten detectors were then fitted with the MAXED and GRAVEL packages. As a result, both the neutron energy spectrum from 10(-9) to 300 MeV and the flux integrated over the same energy range were determined experimentally. The data show that at a given depth, both the flux and the spectrum vary significantly depending on local conditions. Energy-integrated fluxes of (0.61 +/- 0.05), (1.96 +/- 0.15), and (4.6 +/- 0.4) x 10(-4) cm(-2) s(-1), respectively, are measured for three sites within Felsenkeller tunnel IV which have similar muon flux but different shielding wall configurations. The integrated neutron flux data and the obtained spectra for the three sites are matched reasonably well by FLUKA Monte Carlo calculations that are based on the known muon flux and composition of the measurement room walls. |
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[Grieger, M.; Hensel, T.; Bemmerer, D.; Mueller, S. E.; Szuecs, T.] Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden Rossendorf HZDR, D-01328 Dresden, Germany, Email: d.bemmerer@hzdr.de |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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WOS:000542517900002 |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4442 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Mazzone, A. et al); Babiano-Suarez, V; Caballero, L.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Ladarescu, I; Tain, J.L. |
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Measurement of the Gd-154(n, gamma) cross section and its astrophysical implications |
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Journal Article |
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2020 |
Publication |
Physics Letters B |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Lett. B |
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804 |
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135405 - 6pp |
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s process; Gd-154; Neutron time of flight; n_TOF |
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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. |
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[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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0370-2693 |
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WOS:000548740300022 |
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International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4464 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Stamatopoulos, A. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Tain, J.L.; Tarifeño-Saldivia, A. |
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Investigation of the Pu-240(n, f) reaction at the n_TOF/EAR2 facility in the 9 meV-6 MeV range |
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Journal Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
Physical Review C |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. C |
| Volume |
102 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
014616 - 23pp |
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Background: Nuclear waste management is considered amongst the major challenges in the field of nuclear energy. A possible means of addressing this issue is waste transmutation in advanced nuclear systems, whose operation requires a fast neutron spectrum. In this regard, the accurate knowledge of neutron-induced reaction cross sections of several (minor) actinide isotopes is essential for design optimization and improvement of safety margins of such systems. One such case is Pu-240, due to its accumulation in spent nuclear fuel of thermal reactors and its usage in fast reactor fuel. The measurement of the Pu-240(n, f) cross section was previously attempted at the CERN nTOF facility EAR1 measuring station using the time-of-flight technique. Due to the low amount of available material and the given flux at EAR1, the measurement had to last several months to achieve a sufficient statistical accuracy. This long duration led to detector deterioration due to the prolonged exposure to the high alpha activity of the fission foils, therefore the measurement could not be successfully completed. Purpose: It is aimed to determine whether it is feasible to study neutron-induced fission at nTOF/EAR2 and provide data on the Pu-240(n, f) reaction in energy regions requested for applications. Methods: The study of the Pu-240(n, f) reaction was made at a new experimental area (EAR2) with a shorter flight path which delivered on average 30 times higher flux at fast neutron energies. This enabled the measurement to be performed much faster, thus limiting the exposure of the detectors to the intrinsic activity of the fission foils. The experimental setup was based on microbulk Micromegas detectors and the time-of-flight data were analyzed with an optimized pulse-shape analysis algorithm. Special attention was dedicated to the estimation of the non-negligible counting loss corrections with the development of a new methodology, and other corrections were estimated via Monte Carlo simulations of the experimental setup. Results: This new measurement of the Pu-240(n, f) cross section yielded data from 9 meV up to 6 MeV incident neutron energy and fission resonance kernels were extracted up to 10 keV. Conclusions: Neutron-induced fission of high activity samples can be successfully studied at the n_TOF/EAR2 facility at CERN covering a wide range of neutron energies, from thermal to a few MeV. |
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[Stamatopoulos, A.; Tsinganis, A.; Kokkoris, M.; Vlastou, R.; Diakaki, M.] Natl Tech Univ Athens, Athens, Greece, Email: athanasios.stamatopoulos@cern.ch |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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0556-2813 |
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WOS:000551057500002 |
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International Collaboration |
yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4466 |
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