Comparison of fast-neutron-induced reaction cross-sections in 27Al, 197Au, 209Bi, 59Co, 19F, 23Na, and 89Y in quasi-monoenergetic fields of p+Li and d+TiT neutron sources
J. Jarošík , C. Bonaldi , C. Fontana , W. Geerts , M. Macías , S. Oberstedt , M. Štefánik , A. Tsinganis , V. Wagner
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Abstract
This paper describes cross-section measurements of fast-neutron-induced reactions using the neutron activation method. The study employed two accelerator-driven fast neutron sources, each possessing distinct characteristics during irradiation of analogous sets of samples. Specifically, the neutron source at the NPI Řež relied on the p+Li(C) reaction, while MONNET at JRC Geel utilized the d+TiT(Ag) reaction for neutron production. Building upon prior experiments conducted at NPI, we present new cross-sections for reactions, some of which suffer from a dearth of experimental data. The results presented in this paper originate from samples of Al, Au, Bi, Co, NaF, and Y that were irradiated with neutrons at energies of 17.6(3) MeV, and 18.5(4) MeV at MONNET, and an energy of 22.5(8) MeV at the NPI. Following neutron irradiation, the samples were analysed using gamma-ray spectrometry. Cross-sections of several fast-neutron-induced reactions were determined on the basis of the measurement of neutron spectra and corresponding reaction yields. By comparing the results of analogous experiments conducted in different experimental setups, it becomes possible to assess systematic uncertainties. The obtained cross-sections may contribute to the further development of both advanced nuclear reactors and to a more precise fast-neutron dosimetry.
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Section B of Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research covers all aspects of the interaction of energetic beams with atoms, molecules and aggregate forms of matter. This includes ion beam analysis and ion beam modification of materials as well as basic data of importance for these studies. Topics of general interest include: atomic collisions in solids, particle channelling, all aspects of collision cascades, the modification of materials by energetic beams, ion implantation, irradiation - induced changes in materials, the physics and chemistry of beam interactions and the analysis of materials by all forms of energetic radiation. Modification by ion, laser and electron beams for the study of electronic materials, metals, ceramics, insulators, polymers and other important and new materials systems are included. Related studies, such as the application of ion beam analysis to biological, archaeological and geological samples as well as applications to solve problems in planetary science are also welcome. Energetic beams of interest include atomic and molecular ions, neutrons, positrons and muons, plasmas directed at surfaces, electron and photon beams, including laser treated surfaces and studies of solids by photon radiation from rotating anodes, synchrotrons, etc. In addition, the interaction between various forms of radiation and radiation-induced deposition processes are relevant.