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View article: New measurement of $$^{50}$$Cr and $$^{53}$$Cr (n,$$\gamma $$) cross sections at n_TOF: a call for chromium nuclear data revision
New measurement of $$^{50}$$Cr and $$^{53}$$Cr (n,$$\gamma $$) cross sections at n_TOF: a call for chromium nuclear data revision Open
$$^{50}$$ Cr and $$^{53}$$ Cr are very relevant in criticality safety benchmarks related to nuclear reactors. The discrepancies of up to 30% between the neutron capture cross section evaluations have an important effect on the $$k_{eff}$$ …
View article: Measurement of the $^{35}Cl(n, p)^{35}S$ cross-section at the CERN n\_TOF facility from subthermal energy to 120 keV
Measurement of the $^{35}Cl(n, p)^{35}S$ cross-section at the CERN n\_TOF facility from subthermal energy to 120 keV Open
Background: The $^{35}Cl(n, p)^{35}S$ reaction is of special interest in three different applications. First, in Boron Neutron Capture Therapy due to the presence of $^{35}Cl$ in brain and skin tissue. Second, it is involved in the creatio…
View article: Hybrid compton-PET imaging for ion-range verification: a preclinical study for proton, helium, and carbon therapy at HIT
Hybrid compton-PET imaging for ion-range verification: a preclinical study for proton, helium, and carbon therapy at HIT Open
Enhanced-accuracy ion-range verification in real time shall enable a significant step forward in the use of therapeutic ion beams. Positron-emission tomography (PET) and prompt-gamma imaging (PGI) are two of the most promising and research…
View article: Direct proton transfer on $^{46}$Ar supports the presence of a charge density bubble linked to a novel nuclear structure below $^{48}$Ca
Direct proton transfer on $^{46}$Ar supports the presence of a charge density bubble linked to a novel nuclear structure below $^{48}$Ca Open
The $^{46}$Ar($^3$He,d)$^{47}$K reaction was performed in inverse kinematics using a radioactive $^{46}$Ar beam produced by the SPIRAL1 facility at GANIL and a cryogenic $^{3}$He target. The AGATA-MUGAST-VAMOS setup allowed the coincident …
View article: Impact of Newly Measured <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mi>β</mml:mi></mml:math>-Delayed Neutron Emitters around <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mmultiscripts><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Ni</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mprescripts/><mml:none/><mml:mrow><mml:mn>78</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:mmultiscripts></mml:mrow></mml:math> on Light Element Nucleosynthesis in the Neutrino Wind Following a Neutron Star Merger
Impact of Newly Measured -Delayed Neutron Emitters around on Light Element Nucleosynthesis in the Neutrino Wind Following a Neutron Star Merger Open
Neutron emission probabilities and half-lives of 37 β-delayed neutron emitters from Ni75 to Br92 were measured at the RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan, including 11 one-neutron and 13 two-neutron emission probabilities and six half-lives for …
View article: Hybrid Compton-PET Imaging for ion-range verification:A Preclinical Study for Proton-, Helium-, and Carbon-Therapy at HIT
Hybrid Compton-PET Imaging for ion-range verification:A Preclinical Study for Proton-, Helium-, and Carbon-Therapy at HIT Open
Enhanced-accuracy ion-range verification in real time shall enable a significant step forward in the use of therapeutic ion beams. Positron-emission tomography (PET) and prompt-gamma imaging (PGI) are two of the most promising and research…
View article: Impact of newly measured $β$\nobreakdash-delayed neutron emitters around \myisoSimp{78}{Ni} on light element nucleosynthesis in the neutrino-wind following a neutron star merger
Impact of newly measured $β$\nobreakdash-delayed neutron emitters around \myisoSimp{78}{Ni} on light element nucleosynthesis in the neutrino-wind following a neutron star merger Open
Neutron emission probabilities and half-lives of 37 beta-delayed neutron emitters from 75Ni to 92Br were measured at the RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan, including 11 one-neutron and 13 two-neutron emission probabilities and 6 half-lives mea…
View article: First simultaneous measurement of the γ-ray and neutron emission probabilities in inverse kinematics at a heavy-ion storage ring
First simultaneous measurement of the γ-ray and neutron emission probabilities in inverse kinematics at a heavy-ion storage ring Open
The probabilities for γ-ray and particle emission as a function of the excitation energy of a decaying nucleus are valuable observables for constraining the ingredients of the models that describe the deexcitation of nuclei near the partic…
View article: First Measurement of the Neutron-Emission Probability with a Surrogate Reaction in Inverse Kinematics at a Heavy-Ion Storage Ring
First Measurement of the Neutron-Emission Probability with a Surrogate Reaction in Inverse Kinematics at a Heavy-Ion Storage Ring Open
Neutron-induced reaction cross sections of short-lived nuclei are imperative to understand the origin of heavy elements in stellar nucleosynthesis and for societal applications, but their measurement is extremely complicated due to the rad…
View article: Neutron capture measurements for s-process nucleosynthesis; A review about CERN n_TOF developments and contributions
Neutron capture measurements for s-process nucleosynthesis; A review about CERN n_TOF developments and contributions Open
This article presents a review about the main CERN n\_TOF contributions to the field of neutron-capture experiments of interest for $s$-process nucleosynthesis studies over the last 25 years, with special focus on the measurement of radioa…
View article: $β$-delayed neutron spectroscopy of $^{85, 86}$As with MONSTER at IGISOL
$β$-delayed neutron spectroscopy of $^{85, 86}$As with MONSTER at IGISOL Open
The $β$-delayed neutron emission in the $^{85, 86}$As $β$-decays has been measured at the Ion Guide Isotope Separator On Line facility of the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä. The complete $β$-decays have been studied …
View article: Hybrid Compton-PET imaging for Ion-Range Monitoring in Hadron Therapy
Hybrid Compton-PET imaging for Ion-Range Monitoring in Hadron Therapy Open
Hadron therapy is a rapidly growing cancer treatment, offering high precision in targeting tumors while sparing healthy tissue. However, its full potential is limited by uncertainties in the range of therapeutic ions, largely due to curren…
View article: Portable Compton Camera for Enhanced Radioactive Waste Management
Portable Compton Camera for Enhanced Radioactive Waste Management Open
The accurate characterization and management of radioactive waste are critical for the safe operation and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. This proceeding summarizes the development, validation, and performance evaluation of a novel …
View article: Compton imaging for dosimetry and real time monitoring in boron neutron capture therapy
Compton imaging for dosimetry and real time monitoring in boron neutron capture therapy Open
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is an emerging radiotherapy technique that exploits the high neutron capture cross-section of 10 B to deliver targeted high-LET radiation to tumor cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. Effecti…
View article: Radiative neutron capture cross section of $^{242}$Pu measured at n_TOF-EAR1 in the unresolved resonance region up to 600 keV
Radiative neutron capture cross section of $^{242}$Pu measured at n_TOF-EAR1 in the unresolved resonance region up to 600 keV Open
Accurate neutron capture cross sections are essential for the design and operation of fast reactors using MOX fuels. For $^{242}$Pu, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) recommends 8--12% accuracy in the fast energy region (2--500 keV), compare…
View article: A computer-vision aided Compton-imaging system for radioactive waste characterization and decommissioning of nuclear power plants
A computer-vision aided Compton-imaging system for radioactive waste characterization and decommissioning of nuclear power plants Open
Nuclear energy production is inherently tied to the management and disposal of radioactive waste. Enhancing classification and monitoring tools is therefore crucial, with significant socioeconomic implications. This paper reports on the ap…
View article: Imaging neutrons with a position-sensitive monolithic CLYC detector
Imaging neutrons with a position-sensitive monolithic CLYC detector Open
In this work, we have developed and characterized a position-sensitive CLYC detector that acts as the neutron imaging layer and $γ$-ray Compton scatterer of the novel dual \g-ray and neutron imaging system GN-Vision, which aims at simultan…
View article: Probing exotic cross-shell interactions at N=28 with single-neutron transfer on 47K
Probing exotic cross-shell interactions at N=28 with single-neutron transfer on 47K Open
We present the first measurement of the $^{47}$K($d,pγ$)$^{48}$K transfer reaction, performed in inverse kinematics using a reaccelerated beam of $^{47}$K. The level scheme of $^{48}$K has been greatly extended with nine new bound excited …
View article: First Pilot Tests of Compton Imaging and Boron Concentration Measurements in BNCT Using i-TED
First Pilot Tests of Compton Imaging and Boron Concentration Measurements in BNCT Using i-TED Open
Dosimetry in BNCT poses significant challenges due to the indirect effect of neutrons interacting with elements within the body and uncertainties associated with the uptake of boron compounds used in clinical practice. Current treatment pl…
View article: Shedding Light on the Origin of <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mmultiscripts><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Pb</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mprescripts/><mml:none/><mml:mrow><mml:mn>204</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:mmultiscripts></mml:mrow></mml:math>, the Heaviest <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>s</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math>-Process–Only Isotope in the Solar System
Shedding Light on the Origin of , the Heaviest -Process–Only Isotope in the Solar System Open
Asymptotic giant branch stars are responsible for the production of most of the heavy isotopes beyond Sr observed in the solar system. Among them, isotopes shielded from the r-process contribution by their stable isobars are defined as s-o…
View article: First simultaneous measurement of the gamma-ray and neutron emission probabilities in inverse kinematics at a heavy-ion storage ring
First simultaneous measurement of the gamma-ray and neutron emission probabilities in inverse kinematics at a heavy-ion storage ring Open
The probabilities for gamma-ray and particle emission as a function of the excitation energy of a decaying nucleus are valuable observables for constraining the ingredients of the models that describe the de-excitation of nuclei near the p…
View article: Measurement and analysis of the $^{246}$Cm and $^{248}$Cm neutron capture cross-sections at the EAR2 of the n TOF facility
Measurement and analysis of the $^{246}$Cm and $^{248}$Cm neutron capture cross-sections at the EAR2 of the n TOF facility Open
The $^{246}$Cm(n,$\gamma$) and $^{248}$Cm(n,$\gamma$) cross-sections have been measured at the Experimental Area 2 (EAR2) of the n_TOF facility at CERN with three C$_6$D$_6$ detectors. This measurement is part of a collective effort to imp…
View article: Measurement of the <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mmultiscripts><mml:mrow><mml:mi>Ce</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mprescripts/><mml:none/><mml:mrow><mml:mn>140</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:mmultiscripts><mml:mo stretchy="false">(</mml:mo><mml:mi mathvariant="normal">n</mml:mi><mml:mo>,</mml:mo><mml:mi>γ</mml:mi><mml:mo stretchy="false">)</mml:mo></mml:mrow></mml:math> Cross Section at n_TOF and Its Astrophysical Implications for the Chemical Evolution of the Universe
Measurement of the Cross Section at n_TOF and Its Astrophysical Implications for the Chemical Evolution of the Universe Open
Ce140(n,γ) is a key reaction for slow neutron-capture (s-process) nucleosynthesis due to being a bottleneck in the reaction flow. For this reason, it was measured with high accuracy (uncertainty ≈5%) at the n_TOF facility, with an unpreced…
View article: Measurement of the prompt fission $$\gamma $$-rays from slow neutron-induced fission of $$^{235}$$U with STEFF
Measurement of the prompt fission $$\gamma $$-rays from slow neutron-induced fission of $$^{235}$$U with STEFF Open
The average energy and multiplicity of prompt $$\gamma $$ -rays from slow neutron-induced fission of $$^{235}$$ U have been measured using the STEFF spectrometer at the neutron time-of-flight facility n_TOF. The individual responses from 1…
View article: Simultaneous Gamma-Neutron Vision device: a portable and versatile tool for nuclear inspections
Simultaneous Gamma-Neutron Vision device: a portable and versatile tool for nuclear inspections Open
This work presents GN-Vision, a novel dual γ -ray and neutron imaging system, which aims at simultaneously obtaining information about the spatial origin of γ -ray and neutron sources. The proposed device is based on two position sensitive…