Radiative neutron capture cross section of ${}^{242}$Pu measured at n_TOF-EAR1 in the unresolved resonance region up to 600 keV

J. Lerendegui-Marco, C. Guerrero, E. Mendoza +133

Accurate neutron capture cross sections are essential for the design and operation of fast reactors using MOX fuels. For ${}^{242}$Pu, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) recommends 8--1…