Abstract
A multiline neutron source can be produced by using a metallic 232Th filter in conjunction with a white neutron source. The multiline spectrum consists of 20 relatively strong intensity lines ranging from 10 to 4000 eV. It is shown that the width of each neutron line of the spectrum is strongly dependent on the absorber thickness. This neutron source is useful for accurate cross section measurements with precise neutron energies. The optimum thickness of the232Th absorber, which was found to yield a sharp multiline spectrum throughout the above energy range, was found to be 14 cm.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 030912-1 |
Journal | Journal of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Cross sections
- Monochromatic neutrons
- Neutrons
- Thorium filtered beams
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiation
- Nuclear Energy and Engineering