Characterization of the New n_TOF Neutron Beam: Fluence, Profile and Resolution

Abstract

After a halt of four years, the n_TOF spallation neutron facility at CERN has resumed operation in November 2008 with a new spallation target characterized by an improved safety and engineering design, resulting in a more robust overall performance and efficient cooling.

Keywords

• n_TOF
• Total Absorption Calorimeter
• TAC
• Neutron capture
• Cross section
• Nuclear waste
• Transmutation
• Generation IV
• Accelerator driven system
• ADS
• Nuclear reactor
• Nuclear energy
• Nuclear data
• Barium uoride
• Actinides
• Plutonium
• Americium
• Uranium