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View article: Optimizing 211At production cross section by studying the rise of 210At cross section: First measurement using Linac SPIRAL2
Optimizing 211At production cross section by studying the rise of 210At cross section: First measurement using Linac SPIRAL2 Open
Targeted Alpha Therapy (TAT) offers a promising approach to treat cancer, particularly micrometastases, by utilizing the short range and high linear energy transfer of alpha particles emitted by radionuclides. 211At (half-life 7…
View article: In-beam γ-ray spectroscopy with fast-neutron probes at NFS
In-beam γ-ray spectroscopy with fast-neutron probes at NFS Open
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View article: Deuteron-induced neutron emission on molybdenum at low energies
Deuteron-induced neutron emission on molybdenum at low energies Open
The high complexity of deuteron-nucleus interactions is due to (i) a variety of reactions induced by nucleons that follow the deuteron breakup (BU), owing to the deuteron weak binding energy, and (ii) the specific stripping and pickup dire…
View article: In-beam \(\gamma \)-ray Spectroscopy with Fast Neutron Probes at NFS
In-beam \(\gamma \)-ray Spectroscopy with Fast Neutron Probes at NFS Open
Using the high flux of fast neutron beam provided at the Neutrons For Science (NFS) facility of GANIL-SPIRAL2, high-resolution \(\gamma \)-ray spectroscopy of nuclei produced in the (\(n,xn\)) reactions is performed with the EXOGAM HPGe ar…
View article: First Study of the Pygmy Dipole Resonance via Neutron Inelastic Scattering at GANIL-SPIRAL2/NFS: Benchmarking the Method on the \(^{12}\)C \(2^+\) Excited State
First Study of the Pygmy Dipole Resonance via Neutron Inelastic Scattering at GANIL-SPIRAL2/NFS: Benchmarking the Method on the \(^{12}\)C \(2^+\) Excited State Open
The Pygmy Dipole Resonance is an exotic excitation mode whose microscopic nature is not yet fully understood. By using different probes in inelastic scattering reactions, it is possible to obtain complementary information on the character …
View article: Low-energy neutron cross-talk between organic scintillator detectors
Low-energy neutron cross-talk between organic scintillator detectors Open
View article: Optimizing 211at Production Cross Section by Studying the Rise of 210at Cross Section: First Measurement Using Linac Spiral2
Optimizing 211at Production Cross Section by Studying the Rise of 210at Cross Section: First Measurement Using Linac Spiral2 Open
View article: Commissioning of the first S<sup>3</sup> Targets’ Station for non-radioactive material
Commissioning of the first S<sup>3</sup> Targets’ Station for non-radioactive material Open
In order to handle the very intense heavy ion beams from the GANIL-SPIRAL2 superconducting linear accelerator (LINAG), a specific target station for non-radioactive material was designed and built for the Super-Separator-Spectrometer S 3 .…
View article: Reconstruction of the GANIL-NFS spectral neutron flux with Medley using elastically scattered protons
Reconstruction of the GANIL-NFS spectral neutron flux with Medley using elastically scattered protons Open
The experimental setup called Medley, has been installed at the Neutrons For Science (NFS) facility at GANIL to study the production of light-ions in neutron-induced reactions. The setup was first used to measure the neutron spectral flux …
View article: Measurements of the proton-induced reaction 155Gd(p,n)155Tb at energies between 7 and 26 MeV with highly-enriched 155Gd targets
Measurements of the proton-induced reaction 155Gd(p,n)155Tb at energies between 7 and 26 MeV with highly-enriched 155Gd targets Open
View article: In-beam <i>γ</i>-ray spectroscopy with fast neutron probes at NFS
In-beam <i>γ</i>-ray spectroscopy with fast neutron probes at NFS Open
Using the high flux of fast neutron beam provided at the Neutrons For Science (NFS) facility of GANIL-SPIRAL2, high resolution γ -ray spectroscopy of nuclei produced in the (n,xn) reactions is performed with the EXOGAM HPGe array. The nucl…
View article: Experimental assessment and analysis of calculations accuracy for the neutron-induced radio-isotopes in copper parts of radiotherapy accelerators
Experimental assessment and analysis of calculations accuracy for the neutron-induced radio-isotopes in copper parts of radiotherapy accelerators Open
View article: Accurate measurements of delayed neutron data for reactor applications: methodology and application to 235U(nth,f)
Accurate measurements of delayed neutron data for reactor applications: methodology and application to 235U(nth,f) Open
View article: Search for a Neutron Dark Decay in <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mmultiscripts><mml:mrow><mml:mi>He</mml:mi></mml:mrow><mml:mprescripts/><mml:none/><mml:mrow><mml:mn>6</mml:mn></mml:mrow></mml:mmultiscripts></mml:mrow></mml:math>
Search for a Neutron Dark Decay in Open
Neutron dark decays have been suggested as a solution to the discrepancy between bottle and beam experiments, providing a dark matter candidate that can be searched for in halo nuclei. The free neutron in the final state following the deca…
View article: Study of the pygmy dipole resonance using neutron inelastic scattering at GANIL-SPIRAL2/NFS
Study of the pygmy dipole resonance using neutron inelastic scattering at GANIL-SPIRAL2/NFS Open
The pygmy dipole resonance (PDR) has been the subject of numerous studies, both experimental and theoretical. Indeed, the study of the PDR has been and still is of great interest since it allows to constrain the symmetry energy, an importa…
View article: Study of (n,α) reactions of interest for nuclear reactors: the case of<sup>19</sup>F(n,α)<sup>16</sup>N with SCALP detector
Study of (n,α) reactions of interest for nuclear reactors: the case of<sup>19</sup>F(n,α)<sup>16</sup>N with SCALP detector Open
The 19 F( n,α ) 16 N cross section is of great interest for the development of the next generation IV reactors that could potentially use molten fluoride salts. Significant differences (up to a factor of 3) have been observed for this nucl…
View article: Application of a new spectral deconvolution method for in vitro dosimetry in assessment of targeted alpha therapy
Application of a new spectral deconvolution method for in vitro dosimetry in assessment of targeted alpha therapy Open
Background The improvement of in vitro assessment of targeted alpha therapy (reproducibility, comparability of experiments…) requires precise evaluation of the dose delivered to the cells. To answer this need, a previous study proposed an …
View article: New experiment for measuring the delayed neutron yields of<sup>238</sup>U fission in the range 1 MeV to 19 MeV
New experiment for measuring the delayed neutron yields of<sup>238</sup>U fission in the range 1 MeV to 19 MeV Open
In nuclear reactors operating in nominal conditions, delayed neutrons (DN) drive the kinetic behavior of the neutron population. Predicting this behavior requires therefore the knowledge of the DN yield per fission, average lifetime, and k…
View article: NEWGAIN White Book - Science Requirements - Work Package Physics
NEWGAIN White Book - Science Requirements - Work Package Physics Open
The new injector for SPIRAL2 at GANIL, NEWGAIN is presently in its design phase. The major constraints for its technical concepts are determined by the requirements of its future users, the national French and the international scientific …
View article: Stopping power of fission fragments in thin Mylar and nickel foils
Stopping power of fission fragments in thin Mylar and nickel foils Open
View article: Charged particle activation facility in NPI CAS and in future GANIL/SPIRAL2-NFS
Charged particle activation facility in NPI CAS and in future GANIL/SPIRAL2-NFS Open
The proton, deuteron and alpha induced reactions are of a great interest for the assessment of induced radioactivity of accelerator components, targets and beam stoppers as well as isotope production for medicine and also to nuclear astrop…
View article: FALSTAFF, an apparatus to study fission fragment properties First arm results
FALSTAFF, an apparatus to study fission fragment properties First arm results Open
Nuclear fission is a complex process that still need fundamental studies. New measurements, particularly of correlated observables, could allow to develop more sophisticated theoretical models to eventually have truly predictive capabiliti…
View article: SCALP: a detector for (n,<i>α</i>) cross-section measurements
SCALP: a detector for (n,<i>α</i>) cross-section measurements Open
Neutron induced reactions on oxygen have been studied with strong interest because of the uncertainties generated on the helium production in fuel and on the neutron multiplication factor in nuclear reactors [1], [2]. Still large discrepan…
View article: <i>In vivo</i>surface dosimetry with a scintillating fiber dosimeter in preclinical image‐guided radiotherapy
<i>In vivo</i>surface dosimetry with a scintillating fiber dosimeter in preclinical image‐guided radiotherapy Open
Purpose New preclinical image‐guided irradiators and treatment planning systems represent a huge progress in radiobiology. Nevertheless, quality control of preclinical treatments is not as advanced as in clinical radiotherapy and in vivo d…
View article: Status of the SPIRAL2 Project
Status of the SPIRAL2 Project Open
The SPIRAL2 facility at GANIL will use a high-power p, d and heavy-ion superconducting linac for a wide range of applications including RIB production using both ISOL and in-flight techniques. The SPIRAL2 phase 1 deals with the high-power …
View article: Performance validation of the first arm of FALSTAFF: <sup>252</sup>Cf and <sup>235</sup>U fission fragment characterisation
Performance validation of the first arm of FALSTAFF: <sup>252</sup>Cf and <sup>235</sup>U fission fragment characterisation Open
The renewed interest for the study of nuclear fission is mainly motivated by the development of GEN-IV reactor concepts, mostly foreseen to operate in the fast neutron energy domain. To support this development, new high-quality nuclear da…
View article: SPIRAL2 : une sonde de nouvelle génération pour explorer la matière nucléaire
SPIRAL2 : une sonde de nouvelle génération pour explorer la matière nucléaire Open
SPIRAL2 est un accélérateur d'ions de nouvelle génération, qui va agrandir et renforcer le GANIL (Grand accélérateur national d'ions lourds, installé à Caen et géré par le CEA et le CNRS). Il fournira des faisceaux d'ions lourds et légers …
View article: Recent developments of the FALSTAFF experimental setup
Recent developments of the FALSTAFF experimental setup Open
The study of nuclear fission is encountering renewed interest with the development of GEN-IV reactor concepts, mostly working in the neutron fast energy domain. To support the fast reactor technologies, new high quality nuclear data are ne…
View article: SCALP: Scintillating ionization chamber for ALPha particle production in neutron induced reactions
SCALP: Scintillating ionization chamber for ALPha particle production in neutron induced reactions Open
The SCALP collaboration has the ambition to build a scintillating ionization chamber in order to study and measure the cross section of the α-particle production in neutron induced reactions. More specifically on 16O and 19F targets. Using…
View article: Impact of material thicknesses on fission observables obtained with the FALSTAFF experimental setup
Impact of material thicknesses on fission observables obtained with the FALSTAFF experimental setup Open
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