EPJ Web of Conferences (Jan 2023)

The past and the future of the GAINS spectrometer @ GELINA

  • Olacel Adina,
  • Borcea Catalin,
  • Boromiza Marian,
  • Dessagne Philippe,
  • Henning Greg,
  • Kavatsyuk Myroslav,
  • Kalantar-Nayestanaki Nasser,
  • Kerveno Maëlle,
  • Negret Alexandru,
  • Nyman Markus,
  • Oprea Andreea,
  • Paradela Carlos,
  • Plompen Arjan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202328401007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 284
p. 01007

Abstract

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GAINS (Gamma Array for Inelastic Neutron Scattering), currently installed at the GELINA (Geel Electron Linear Accelerator) neutron source of the EC-JRC (European Commission-Joint Research Centre), is one of the best instruments available worldwide for measuring high resolution, low uncertainty neutron inelastic cross-section data relevant for both fundamental research and nuclear physics applications (like Generation IV facilities). It features 12 HPGe detectors coupled with a 235U fission chamber for neutron flux monitoring. The paper presents a short history of the GAINS development over the years and reviews some of the main experimental results together with plans for future experiments.