SUMMARY
The discussion centers on the availability of neutron cross section data files comparable to proton activation data files, which include target and product data along with cross sections across various energies. Users are directed to the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) website for neutron cross section data, where one can select elements and isotopes to obtain plots or tables of total cross sections in barns versus neutron energy in eV. A participant expresses the need for a comprehensive data file to import into a MySQL database for use with existing and upcoming code.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of neutron cross section data and its applications
- Familiarity with the National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) resources
- Basic knowledge of MySQL database management
- Experience with data importation processes in programming
NEXT STEPS
- Research neutron cross section data files available at the NNDC website
- Learn how to perform data dumps from the NNDC for comprehensive datasets
- Explore MySQL data import techniques for large datasets
- Investigate programming methods to utilize neutron cross section data in simulations
USEFUL FOR
Researchers in nuclear physics, data analysts working with neutron activation, database administrators managing scientific data, and developers implementing neutron cross section data in computational models.