Neutron capture measurements on plutonium isotopes for GNEP

A. Couture, E. M. Bond, T. A. Bredeweg, E. I. Esch, R. C. Haight, M. Jandel, J. M. O'Donnell, R. Reifarth, R. S. Rundberg, J. M. Schwantes, J. L. Ullmann, D. J. Vieira, J. B. Wilhelmy, J. M. Wouters, J. D. Baker, C. A. McGrath, U. Agvaanluvsan, J. A. Becker, A. M. Hatarik, R. HatarikU. Greife

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Abstract

A measurement campaign for neutron capture on plutonium isotopes is underway using the Detector for Advanced Neutron Capture Experiments (DANCE) array as part of a data effort for the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative and the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership. Measurements have been completed for capture on 240Pu and 242Pu. This represents the first measurement from thermal up to several hundred keVfor both isotopes. The cross-section measurements are normalized to the thermal ENDF/B-VI.8 value. The 240Pu cross-section is seen to be in good agreement with the evaluation, while the 242Pu cross-section appears to be slightly higher than the evaluated cross-section.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07
Pages815-820
Number of pages6
StatePublished - 2007
Event8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07 - Pocatello, ID, United States
Duration: Jul 29 2007Aug 2 2007

Publication series

Name8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07

Conference

Conference8th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications and Utilization of Accelerators, ACCAPP'07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPocatello, ID
Period7/29/078/2/07

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Nuclear Energy and Engineering

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