Neutron energy spectrum characterization on TMR-1 at the Indiana University neutron source
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The energy spectrum of the Neutron Radiation Effects Program (NREP) beam line, Target-ModeratorReflector-1 (TMR-1), at Indiana University has not been previously characterized. The facility has a unique proton source with variable pulse length (15-600 s) and energy (13 MeV). Thus, it can produce a unique and tailored neutron beam when incident on a beryllium target. Through a combination of MCNP-X particle simulations, neutron activation experiments, and application of a spectrum unfolding code (SAND-II), the neutron source is characterized. Eight activation foils and wires were irradiated in the target area and the gamma activity measured. This information was used in an unfolding code, SAND-II, to deconvolve the spectrum, using the MCNP simulations as a basis for the spectral fitting. © 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer-review under responsibility of UCANS
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