A New ⁹Be(A,n) Cross-Section Evaluation for Use in the SOURCES Computer Code
Abstract
Experimental breakup reaction data was the basis for choosing a set of α optical potential parameters for calculating the cross section from the 9Be(α,α′n) reaction with the GNASH code. Although not in complete agreement with experimental values, the promising results suggest additional work and continued research for optimal parameters. Accommodating modifications in the SOURCES code system required improved data and an approximation for the three-body reaction branching fractions is presented as a temporary solution. Experimental spectra from AcBe, CmBe, and simulated AmBe neutron sources are compared to SOURCES calculations using the new branching fractions and serve as benchmarks for this new version of the code.
Recommended Citation
E. F. Shores et al., "A New ⁹Be(A,n) Cross-Section Evaluation for Use in the SOURCES Computer Code," Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Elsevier, Jan 2003.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0969-8043(03)00157-X
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
Sponsor(s)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Keywords and Phrases
Beryllium; Branching Fraction; Breakup Reaction; Neutron Production; Α Decay
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0969-8043
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2003
