Naslov
Advances and new ideas for neutron-capture astrophysics experiments at CERN n_TOF

Autori
Domingo-Pardo, C. ; ... ; Bosnar, Damir ; ... ; Žugec, Petar

Kolaboracija
N_TOF Collaboration

Izvornik
European physical journal A : hadrons and nuclei (1434-6001) 59 (2023); 8, 11

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
neutron capture, astrophysics, n_TOF, neutron time of flight

Sažetak
This article presents a few selected developments and future ideas related to the measurement of (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 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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Fizika

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