What Code Can Predict Neutron and Gamma Yields from an AmBe Source?

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A request for code to generate the neutron spectrum and reaction efficiency for an AmBe neutron source highlights the need for clarity on radiation efficiency. The discussion references a paper and a citation that may provide relevant calculations but lacks clear details. Participants seek to understand the neutron and gamma production rates per curie of Americium. The conversation emphasizes the importance of calibrated curves in determining expected outputs. Overall, the thread focuses on obtaining precise data for neutron source efficiency and production rates.
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Hello,

does anyone know of a code that will generate the expected neutron spectrum for an AmBe neutron source along with the expected reaction efficiency?
 
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Here is a paper that references a calculation, but the referenced citation is not so clear. Perhaps they refer to using a calibrated curve.

http://nvl.nist.gov/pub/nistpubs/jres/111/6/V111.N06.A02.pdf (cites Ref. 12)

Ref 12: www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/TRS403_scr.pdf


What does one mean by radiation efficiency?
 
For every currie of Am I have, how many neutrons will be produced? how many gammas will be produced?
 

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