Nuclear data measurement and propagation in Back-n experiments: methodologies and instrumentation
摘要
This article introduces the methodologies and instrumentation for data measurement and propagation at the Back-n white neutron facility of the China Spallation Neutron Source. The Back-n facility employs backscattering techniques to generate a broad spectrum of white neutrons. Equipped with advanced detectors such as the light particle detector array and the fission ionization chamber detector, the facility achieves high-precision data acquisition through a general-purpose electronics system. Data were managed and stored in a hierarchical system supported by the National High Energy Physics Science Data Center, ensuring long-term preservation and efficient access. The data from the Back-n experiments significantly contribute to nuclear physics, reactor design, astrophysics, and medical physics, enhancing the understanding of nuclear processes and supporting interdisciplinary research.