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Title: Measurement of the MACS of {sup 159}Tb(n, γ) at kT=30 keV by Activation

Journal Article · · Nuclear Data Sheets
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  1. Laboratori Nazionali di Legnaro, INFN, Padova (Italy)
  2. Department of Physics, University of Basel, CH-4056 Basel (Switzerland)
  3. Departamento de Física Atómica, Molecular y Nuclear, Sevilla (Spain)
  4. NAPC–Nuclear Data Section, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna A-1400 (Austria)

The measurement of the Maxwellian-Averaged Cross-Section (MACS) of the {sup 159}Tb(n, γ) reaction at kT=30 keV by the activation technique is presented. An innovative method for the generation of Maxwellian neutron spectra at kT=30 keV is used. An experimental value of 2166±181 mb agrees well with the MACS value derived from the ENDF/B-VII.1 evaluation, but is higher than KADoNiS recommended value of 1580±150 mb. Astrophysical implications are studied.

OSTI ID:
22436724
Journal Information:
Nuclear Data Sheets, Vol. 120; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2014 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0090-3752
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English