Neutron-induced dosimetry reaction cross-section measurements from the threshold up to 20 MeV

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2007;126(1-4):126-9. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncm027. Epub 2007 May 15.

Abstract

New measured results were obtained for the (58)Ni(n,p)(58)Co, (58)Ni(n,2n)(57)Ni, (58)Ni(n,x)(57)Co, (60)Ni(n,p)(60)Co, (59)Co(n,2n)(58)Co, (59)Co(n,p)(59)Fe, (63)Cu(n,alpha)(60)Co, (204)Pb(n,n')(204 m)Pb and (204)Pb(n,2n)(203)Pb reaction cross-sections. These reactions may be of interest for dosimetry. Measurements were taken at the 7 MV Van de Graaff accelerator at IRMM, Geel, using the activation technique in combination with high-resolution gamma ray spectrometry. The present results are compared with other measurements, evaluated data and model calculations.

MeSH terms

  • Neutrons*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radioisotopes / chemistry*
  • Radioisotopes / radiation effects*
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Scattering, Radiation

Substances

  • Radioisotopes