Target preparation for neutron-induced reaction measurements
Neutron-induced reaction measurements, e.g. cross-sections and particle emission yields, require samples, called "targets", with specific properties depending on the reaction being studied and the quantities being measured. The target characteristics influence the results of these measurements and can have a strong impact on the total uncertainty of neutron-induced reaction data, which are important for the nuclear industry and in research. This paper gives an overview of the main techniques applied in the target preparation laboratory at JRC-Geel for production and characterization of targets for neutron-induced reaction data measurements. The use of different targets is demonstrated with a few examples of total and reaction cross-section as well as nuclear fission experiments. In addition, on-going investigations and technical developments are presented.
SIBBENS Goedele;
GÖÖK Alf;
LEWIS David;
MOENS Andre;
OBERSTEDT Stephan;
VANLEEUW David;
WYNANTS Ruud;
ZAMPELLA Mariavittoria;
2020-06-19
EDP Sciences
JRC113462
2100-014X (online),
2101-6275 (print),
https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC113462,
10.1051/epjconf/202022904003 (online),
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