论文标题
中性捕获天体物理学实验的进步和新想法在cern n_tof
Advances and new ideas for neutron-capture astrophysics experiments at CERN n_TOF
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论文摘要
本文介绍了与CERN N_TOF的$(n,γ)$数据的测量有关的一些选择的发展和未来思想。讨论了在飞行时间中子捕获测量中使用低效率辐射探测器的MCAID分析方法,特别强调了系统的准确性。还提出了最近的几项工具进步,例如具有$γ$ - 射线成像能力的总能量探测器的开发,以及开发一系列旨在利用旨在利用高瞬时中子flux EAR2的小体积有机闪光灯。最后,在新的近近激活区域的背景下,讨论了与中间$ i $中子捕获过程有关的天体物理学前景。
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.