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 National Laboratories, 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 :
Benchmark testing; Covariance matrix; Dosimetry; Neutrons; 1-MeV(Si); Activation; covariance matrix; cross section; dosimetry; iron dpa; spectrum adjustment; spectrum unfold; uncertainty;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2012.2193900
