In:
The European Physical Journal A, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 59, No. 1 ( 2023-01-26)
Abstract:
This article presents a few selected developments and future ideas related to the measurement of $$(n,\gamma )$$ ( n , γ ) data of astrophysical interest at CERN n_TOF. The MC-aided analysis methodology for the use of low-efficiency radiation detectors in time-of-flight neutron-capture measurements is discussed, with particular emphasis on the systematic accuracy. Several recent instrumental advances are also presented, such as the development of total-energy detectors with $$\gamma $$ γ -ray imaging capability for background suppression, and the development of an array of small-volume organic scintillators aimed at exploiting the high instantaneous neutron-flux of EAR2. Finally, astrophysics prospects related to the intermediate i neutron-capture process of nucleosynthesis are discussed in the context of the new NEAR activation area.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1434-601X
DOI:
10.1140/epja/s10050-022-00876-7
Language:
English
Publisher:
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication Date:
2023
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1459066-9