Constraining Nuclear Data Uncertainty Requirements for the ¹⁹F(a, n)²²Na reaction for Non-Proliferation Applications

Author

• Tyler R. M. Smith

Date of Award

6-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Applied Physics

Department

Department of Engineering Physics

First Advisor

Michael T. Febbraro, PhD

Abstract

This thesis explores the requirements on nuclear data uncertainties needed for the use of the ¹⁹F(α, n)²²Na reaction for nuclear non-proliferation applications. An overview of how neutrons are produced from alpha decays in a UF₆ medium is discussed. Calculation demonstrate the role nuclear data uncertainties effect the neutron yield and energy spectra as a function of enrichment.

AFIT Designator

FY25-AFIT-ENP-MS-J-003

Comments

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Plain-text title form: Constraining Nuclear Data Uncertainty Requirements for the 19F(a, n)22Na reaction for Non-Proliferation Applications

Recommended Citation

Smith, Tyler R. M., "Constraining Nuclear Data Uncertainty Requirements for the ¹⁹F(a, n)²²Na reaction for Non-Proliferation Applications" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 8343.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/8343