Published April 2016 | Version v1
Journal article

MCNPX Calculation and the Neutron Multiplicity for Beryllium Reflected Targets up to 4 GeV Protons

  • 1. Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig (Egypt)
  • 2. Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority, Cairo (Egypt)

Description

The calculation of neutron multiplicity for (p,n) reactions are very important and necessary for designing and manufacturing the target for an Accelerator Driven System (ADS). In this paper, calculations were made for the neutron residual nuclei and neutron multiplicity in (p,n) reactions for some thick target nuclei including lead Pb, lead bismuth eutectic Pb+ Bi (volume ratio being 45:55) and Tungsten (W) using MCNPX. The effect of adding a Beryllium layer at the downstream end of the block is studied. The proton beam energy extended from 0.4 up to 4.0 GeV.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Arab Journal of Nuclear Sciences and Applications
Journal Volume
49
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 60-67
ISSN
1110-0451
CODEN
AJNADV