A study on neutron emission for proton-induced reactions in Zr, Zr, and In isotopes.

Appl Radiat Isot

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Giresun University, 28200, Giresun, Turkey.

Published: October 2024

Fusion energy heralds the potential of a transformative era, offering a significant solution to global challenges such as climate change, ozone depletion and environmental pollution. Despite its promising prospects, the commercialization of fusion faces several challenges, including high temperature, pressure, plasma stability, fuel supply, costs, etc. It is important to effectively analyze material behavior under plasma conditions, especially in environments where fusion reactions produce high-energy particles such as neutrons. This study investigates the angle-dependent neutron production mechanisms of proton-induced reactions involving the isotopes Zr, Zr and In, which are widely used in fusion reactor materials. Using the Monte Carlo codes PHITS 3.32 and FLUKA, as well as the TALYS 1.96 code, double differential cross-section calculations for neutron emission were performed considering various angles. The research contributes to a broader understanding of fusion processes by providing insights into the behavior of these isotopes under proton-induced reactions.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2024.111468DOI Listing

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