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Texas A&M University College of Engineering

Cross Section Measurement

Measurement of the 35Cl(n,p) and 35Cl(n,a)

Researchers

  • Lee Bernstein
  • Jon Batchelder
  • 5 graduate students
  • 3 undergraduate students

Highlights / Results

  • The 35Cl(n,p)35S and 35Cl(n,a)32P reactions were measured using quasi-monoenergetic neutrons from the High Flux Neutron Generator (HFNG).
  • The cross-section for 35Cl(n,a) agrees somewhat well with ENDF calculations. 
  • The 35Cl(n,p)35S cross-section is much lower than the ENDF/B-VII value.
  • Structure is observed in the 35Cl(n,p) reaction, consistent with a previously observed level at 11.24 MeV.
  • This finding highlights the need for additional energy differential measurements to better understand reactions in this intermediate energy region.
  • The results have been published in Physical Review C, and input into EXFOR is in process.

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