Neutron Capture Experiments on Unstable Nuclei. Annual Technical Report for Period November 2002-November 2003.

Schwantes, J. M. ; Sudowe, R. ; Nitsche, H. ; Hoffman, D. C.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Capture;    Beam luminosity;    Colliding beams;    Annual reports;    Neutron sources;   

RP-ID  :  DE2004820513

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

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来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

A primary objective of this project is to study neutron capture cross sections for various stable and unstable isotopes that will contribute to the Science Based Stockpile Stewardship (SBSS) program by providing improved data for modeling and interpretation of nuclear device performance. The information obtained will also be important in astrophysical modeling of nucleosynthesis. During this reporting period, the emphasis has been on preparing a radioactive target of l55Eu (half- life= 4.7 years), and several stable targets, including isotopically separated 154Sm, 151Eu, and 153Eu. Measurements of their neutron capture cross sections will be conducted in collaboration with researchers at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) facility using the Detector for Advanced Neutron Capture Experiments (DANCE).