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An intrinsically safe facility for forefront research and training on nuclear technologies — Target profile optimization

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A simple 1D algorithm for a spallation target profile optimization is presented. The profile efficacy is tested considering different real particle beams profiles impinging on the target. The results are commented in terms of power non-homogeneity for unit length for different beam/profile choices, showing a non-trivial parameters selection. In details, target shaping optimization is possible knowing the beam parameters with a large benefit for surface power homogeneity, but results of the simulations show that a small increase of the beam dimension, or a beam shift with respect to the assumed one, could rapidly erase the advantages.

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  1. ENEA CR Frascati, Frascati (Roma), Italy

    Marco Ciotti

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Contribution to the Focus Point “An intrinsically safe facility for forefront research and training on nuclear technologies” edited by G. Ricco.

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Ciotti, M. An intrinsically safe facility for forefront research and training on nuclear technologies — Target profile optimization. Eur. Phys. J. Plus 129, 67 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2014-14067-5

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