Resonance region capture cross section measurements in iron and tantalum using a new C6D6 detector array
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Authors
McDermott, Brian James
Issue Date
2016-12
Type
Electronic thesis
Thesis
Thesis
Language
ENG
Keywords
Nuclear engineering and science
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Abstract
The measurement of accurate and precise neutron capture cross section data in the keV resonance region has historically been challenging due to the heavy dominance of neutron scattering in this energy region. Because capture measurements rely on the detection of the prompt cascade of gamma-ray photons emitted in capture reactions, neutrons that scatter off the sample being investigated can create a confounding false signal if they are subsequently captured in the surrounding environment.
A new capture detection systems has been developed at the Rensselaer Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center with a significantly diminished sensitivity to the effects of scattered neutrons.
A new capture detection systems has been developed at the Rensselaer Gaerttner Linear Accelerator Center with a significantly diminished sensitivity to the effects of scattered neutrons.
Description
December 2016
School of Engineering
School of Engineering
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Publisher
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY