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(n,{alpha}) reaction cross sections of {sup 44}Ca, {sup 45}SC, and {sup 51}V nuclei from 13.6 to 14.9 MeV

Journal Article · · Nuclear Science and Engineering
OSTI ID:669881
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  1. Cekmece Nuclear Research and Training Center, Istanbul (Turkey)
  2. Yildiz Technical Univ., Sisli-Istanbul (Turkey). Physics Dept.
Cross sections were measured for the {sup 44}Ca(n,{alpha}){sup 41}Ar, {sup 45}Sc(n,{alpha}){sup 42}K, and {sup 51}V(n,{alpha}){sup 48}Sc reactions at neutron energies from 13.6 to 14.9 MeV. The neutrons were produced via the {sup 3}H(d,n){sup 4}He reaction on a neutron generator using a solid TiT target. The activation technique was used, and induced gamma activities were measured by a high-resolution gamma-ray spectrometer. Corrections were made for the effects of gamma-ray attenuation, random coincidence (pulse pileup), coincidence summing, dead time, neutron flux fluctuations, and low-energy neutrons. Statistical model calculations taking into account pre-compound effects were performed for all the reactions investigated, and the experimental results were reproduced well except for the (n,{alpha}) reaction on the {sup 45}Sc target. Also, comparisons with the recent experimental data showed good agreement.
OSTI ID:
669881
Journal Information:
Nuclear Science and Engineering, Journal Name: Nuclear Science and Engineering Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 130; ISSN NSENAO; ISSN 0029-5639
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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