The n_TOF NEAR Station Commissioning and first physics case

The n_TOF NEAR Station Commissioning and first physics case

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The NEAR Station is a new experimental area developed at the n_TOF Facility at CERN.The Soft Doll activation station of NEAR underwent a characterization of the beam following the installation of the new n_TOF Spallation Target.The commissioning of the neutron beam comprises a set of simulations made with the FLUKA code and experimental verification.

The experimental determination of the neutron spectrum was made using activation techniques with three separate set-ups.Two set-ups were based on the Multi-foil Activation technique (MAM-1 Coaster Set and MAM-2), and the third set-up relied on the process of neutron moderation and activation of a single material (ANTILoPE).The three set-ups are presented.

Also the present plans and future perspectives of the activation station of NEAR are discussed.