Thick-Target Neutron Yield from the 19F(alpha,n) Reaction
E. B. Norman, T. E. Chupp, K. T. Lesko, G. L. Woodruff, and P. J., Grant
TL;DR
This paper reports measurements of neutron yields from the 19F(alpha,n) reaction across a range of alpha particle energies, providing valuable data for applications involving neutron production.
Contribution
It provides the first comprehensive measurement of thick-target neutron yields from the 19F(alpha,n) reaction over 3.5 to 10.0 MeV energies.
Findings
Neutron yields increase with alpha energy.
Data useful for neutron source design.
Provides benchmark data for nuclear reaction modeling.
Abstract
Thick-target neutron yields from the 19F(alpha,n) reaction are reported for E(alpha) = 3.5 - 10.0 MeV.
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Taxonomy
TopicsNuclear Physics and Applications · Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications · Boron Compounds in Chemistry