Abstract
We discuss the possibility to build a neutron target for nuclear reaction studies in inverse kinematics utilizing a storage ring and radioactive ion beams. The proposed neutron target is a specially designed spallation target surrounded by a large moderator of heavy water (D$_2$O). We present the resulting neutron spectra and their properties as a target. We discuss possible realizations at different experimental facilities.
Highlights
Neutron capture cross sections of unstable isotopes are important for neutron induced nucleosynthesis as well as for technological applications
Several factors may limit the sample mass: (a) The decay properties of radioactive isotopes interfere with the signals from the neutron capture or neutron-induced fission reactions [2]; (b) the limited range of charged reaction products requires a thin sample
Reference [6] proposed a combination of a radioactive beam facility, an ion storage ring and a high flux reactor to allow direct measurements of neutron-induced reactions over a wide energy range on isotopes with half-lives down to minutes
Summary
Neutron capture cross sections of unstable isotopes are important for neutron induced nucleosynthesis as well as for technological applications. Several factors may limit the sample mass: (a) The decay properties of radioactive isotopes interfere with the signals from the neutron capture or neutron-induced fission reactions [2]; (b) the limited range of charged reaction products requires a thin sample. In both cases, an increased neutron fluence at the sample position with ever improved neutron sources overcomes the lack of reaction rate [3,4,5].
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