Optimization Study of a Simple Geometry Spallation Source Target Design

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Cser, L. | Vértes, P.

Affiliations: Research Institute for Solid State Physics of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, H-1525, Budapest POB. 49, Hungary | Atomic Energy Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, H-1525, Budapest POB. 49, Hungary

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Abstract: Using a Monte Carlo simulation method for calculating the proton and neutron flux distribution a symmetrical geometry – two targets surrounding a side moderator – is proposed for the target station of a spallation source. Mesitylene possessing high stability against radiation damage is discussed as a possible material for the cold source.

Keywords: spallation, neutrons, double target, pulsed source, wing-moderator, mesitylene

DOI: 10.1080/10238169708200107

Journal: Journal of Neutron Research, vol. 6, no. 1-3, pp. 185-196, 1997