Nuclear Data: Fission Yields, Decay Heat and Neutron Reaction Cross Sections

Lead Research Organisation: University of York
Department Name: Physics

Abstract

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Description New nuclear data has been obtained for neutron cross-sections on a variety of different isotopes. We have been associated with a large number of publications. This work is of benefit to industries who make use of nuclear data.
Exploitation Route The nuclear data obtained is of use to those working in the nuclear energy and healthcare sectors. A grant from STFC was awarded in 2016 to establish a UK Nuclear Data Network which York will be part of and will allow us to continue our involvement in nuclear data and nToF experiment at CERN. A student was recruited and started in May 2016. We are now seeking to lead new initiatives in nuclear data within the UK and further afield.
Sectors Energy

Environment

Security and Diplomacy

 
Description A large number of publications have resulted from the work we have been engaged in. The PhD student working on the project has been awarded his PhD. He is now working as a postdoctoral researcher for the JAEA in Tokai, Japan. A publication from the PhD work is in preparation.
Sector Energy,Security and Diplomacy
Impact Types Economic

 
Description IPS Networking: UK Nuclear Data Network
Amount £45,000 (GBP)
Organisation Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) 
Sector Public
Country United Kingdom
Start 03/2016 
End 04/2020
 
Description Nuclear physics outreach work 
Form Of Engagement Activity Participation in an activity, workshop or similar
Part Of Official Scheme? No
Geographic Reach National
Primary Audience Schools
Results and Impact For the last ten years, I have been involved in a whole range of outreach activities related to nuclear physics, from lectures to local groups e.g. astronomical societies to lectures at major science festivals. A major focus has been on providing continuous professional development courses for teachers. These have taken place at several science learning centres including National Science Learning Centre in York. In addition, they have been given at Rutherford Lab and elsewhere. Around 500 teachers have been reached over the years.
Year(s) Of Engagement Activity 2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,2015,2016