Title :
Recommended neutron dosimetry cross sections for the characterization of neutron fields
Author :
Griffin, Patrick J. ; Peters, Curtis D. ; Vehar, David W.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
This paper examines the consistency of the latest dosimetry cross sections in benchmark neutron fields. It presents an updated compendium of cross sections which are validated through calculated-to-experimental ratios and verified against previous recommendations.
Keywords :
dosimetry; neutron physics; neutron dosimetry cross section; neutron field; Benchmark testing; Communities; Covariance matrix; Dosimetry; Libraries; Neutrons; Uncertainty; 1-MeV(Si); Dosimetry; activation; covariance matrix; cross section; iron dpa; spectrum adjustment; spectrum unfold; uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS), 2011 12th European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Sevilla
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0585-4
DOI :
10.1109/RADECS.2011.6131448
