Nuclear data needs for fusion energy development

Conference · Mon Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Fusion Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5791255

Cheng, E T

As part of the U.S. DOE Office of Fusion Energy Nuclear Data Needs program, we have continued assessment of the nuclear data needs for the development of fusion energy. We have identified and reviewed the high priority elements whose neutron emission data are needed for a near-term fusion ignition facility and fusion power reactor designs for demonstrating the scientific and engineering feasibilities of fusion energy. We found that most of the elements identified here are lacking experimental data from 6 to 15 MeV except hydrogen, lithium, beryllium, and copper. A list of high priority dosimetry cross sections was developed that includes some 29 reactions, including 6 reactions recommended by the plasma diagnostic group of PPPL. Of these 29 reactions, 18 cross sections were chosen to be included in the ENDF/BVI dosimetry files. The activation cross sections needed for elements to be used in the near-term ignition device and future power reactors were compiled. These cross sections were prioritized according to their activation levels and half-lives of their activation products. All these cross sections are going to be included in the END/B-VI activation files.

• Research Organization: GA Technologies Inc., San Diego, CA
• OSTI ID: 5791255
• Report Number(s): CONF-850310-
• Journal Information: Fusion Technol.; (United States), Vol. 8:1; Conference: 6. topical meeting on the technology of fusion energy, San Francisco, CA, USA, 3 Mar 1985
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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