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Updating the Photonuclear Data Library and Generating a Reference Database for Photon Strength Functions
Closed for proposals
Project Type
Coordinated Research Project
Project Code
F41032CRP
2145Approved Date
3 July 2015
Start Date
1 January 2016
Expected End Date
31 December 2019
Completed Date
2 July 2019Description
Photon nuclear data describing interactions of photons with atomic nuclei are of importance for a variety of applications ranging from radiation shielding and radiotherapy to inspection technologies and transmutation of nuclear waste. The CRP will measure, compile, assess and evaluate photonuclear data and photon strength functions to update the IAEA Photonuclear Data Library (2000) and generate a new reference database of Photon Strength Functions.