The Need for a Neutron Source at the Rare Isotope Accelerator

Abstract

Building 17.0 Accelerators 36.2 Radiochemistry Area 24.5 Experimental Equipment 22.7 TOTAL 100.4 The Rare Isotope Accelerator presents the best and only opportunity to measure many neutron cross sections important to stockpile stewardship and astrophysics. Fully realizing its potential will require an onsite neutron source with radiochemical capabilities. Such a facility should be technically feasible and should have minimal impact on the rest of the RIA facility.