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Report on the IAEA Technical Meeting on
Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres

National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY, USA
4 - 7 October 2004
Prepared by O. Schwerer and H. Henriksson1
IAEA Nuclear Data Section
Vienna, Austria
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INDC(NDS)-464
Distr. G, NC

Report on the IAEA Technical Meeting on
Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres

National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Upton, NY, USA
4 - 7 October 2004
Prepared by O. Schwerer and H. Henriksson1
IAEA Nuclear Data Section
Vienna, Austria
1

NEA Data Bank, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
Abstract

This report summarizes the IAEA Technical Meeting on the Network of Nuclear
Reaction Data Centres (biennial Data Centre Heads Meeting), held at the Brookhaven
National Laboratory, Upton, NY, USA from 4 - 7 October 2004. The meeting was attended by
20 participants from 11 co-operating data centres of six Member States and two International
Organizations. The report contains a summary of the meeting, the conclusions and actions,status reports of the participating data centres, and a revised technical protocol for the cooperation of the network.

January 2005

TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres ……………………………

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Past NRDC Meetings ………………………………………………………….

5

List of Acronyms ………………………………………………………………

6

Agenda………………………………………………………………………..

8

List of Participants …………………………………………………………….

10

Meeting Summary …………………………………………………………
Introduction…………………………………………………………
Brief Minutes ………………………………………………………….
Conclusions ……………………………………………………………..
Actions …………………………………………………………………

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15
15
18
22

Progress Reports ……………………………………………………………….

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P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
P6
P7
P8
P9
P 10
P 11
P 12
P 13

NNDC ……………………………………...……………………
NEA Data Bank………………………………………………….
NDS ……………………………………………………………..
CJD……. ………………………………………………………
CAJAD ………………..………………………………………
CNPD………………………………………………………
ATOMKI …………………………………………………….
CNDC …………………………..………………………………
JCPRG ………………………..…………………………………
CDFE …………………………………………………………..
UkrNDC ……………………………………………………….
JAERI / JENDL Project (received by mail)…………………….
KAERI / NDEL (received by mail) …………………………….

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37
45
51
55
57
69
73
77
81
85
89

List of Working Papers presented at the meeting …………………………..

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Annexes
Annex 1: New NRDC Protocol
Annex 2: New Dictionary 47
Annex 3: EXFOR Coverage of Phys. Rev. C Vol. 65-70

3THE NETWORK OF NUCLEAR REACTION DATA CENTRESNational, regional and specialized nuclear reaction data centres, coordinated by theInternational Atomic Energy Agency, cooperate in the compilation, exchange and disseminationof nuclear reaction data, in order to meet the requirements of nuclear data users in all countries.
At present, the following data centres participate in the network:

NNDC
NEA-DB
NDS
CJD

-

CAJaD

-

CDFE

-

CNDC
JAERI

-

JCPRG

-

ATOMKI-UKRNDC-CNPD-

KAERI/NDEL -US National Nuclear Data Center, Brookhaven, USA
OECD/NEA Nuclear Data Bank, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
IAEA Nuclear Data Section
Centr Jadernykh Dannykh (= Nuclear Data Centre),
Obninsk, Russia
Russian Nuclear Structure and Reaction Data Centre, Moscow,
RussiaCentr Dannykh Fotojadernykh Eksperimentov (= Centre for
Photonuclear Experiments Data), Moscow, Russia
China Nuclear Data Center, Beijing, China
Nuclear Data Center of the Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute,
Tokai-Mura, Japan
Japan Charged-Particle Nuclear Reaction Data Group, Hokkaido
University, Sapporo, JapanATOMKI Charged-Particle Nuclear Reaction Data Group,
Debrecen, Hungary
Ukrainian Nuclear Data Center, Institute for Nuclear Research,
Kyiv, Ukraine
Center of Nuclear Physics Data, Russian Federal Nuclear Center,
RFNC-VNIIEF, Sarov, Russia
Nuclear Data Evaluation Laboratory, Korea Atomic Energy
Research Institute, Yusong, Taejon, Republic of Korea

A detailed description of the objectives of the network, and the contributions of eachcentre to these activities, is given in the report "The Nuclear Reaction Data Centres Network",
INDC(NDS)-401 (Rev.4).

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PAST NRDC MEETINGS
Vienna, 17-19 June 2003
Paris, 27-30 May 2002
Vienna, 28-30 May 2001
Obninsk, 15-19 May 2000
Vienna, 18-20 May 1999
Vienna, 11-15 May 1998
Vienna, 26-28 May 1997
Brookhaven, 3-7 June 1996
Vienna, 2-4 May 1995
Paris, 25-27 April 1994
Vienna, 1-3 Sept 1992
Obninsk, 7-11 Oct 1991
Vienna, 13-15 Nov 1990
Vienna, 2-4 Oct 1989
Vienna, 4-6 Oct 1988
Brookhaven, 27-29 Oct 1987
Vienna, 7-9 Oct 1986
Saclay, 9-11 Oct 1985
Vienna, 19-21 Sept 1984
Obninsk+ Moscow, 17-21 Oct 1983
Vienna, 3-7 May 1982
Brookhaven, 29.9 - 2.10.1980
Karlsruhe, 8-13 Oct 1979
Paris, 19-23 June 1978
Kiev, 11-16 April 1977
Vienna, 28-30 April 1976
Vienna, 26-27 April 1976
Vienna, 8-12 Sept 1975
Brookhaven, 10-14 March 1975
Paris, 6-10 May 1974
Vienna, 24-26 April 1974
Moscow/Obninsk, 4-8 June 1973
Vienna, 16-20 Oct 1972
Brookhaven, 25-29 Oct 1971
Paris, 5-9 Oct 1970
Moscow, 17-21 Nov 1969

Technical
Centre Heads + Tech.
= 16th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Centre Heads + Tech.
= 15th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Centre Heads + Tech.
= 14th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Center Heads + Tech.
= 13th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Center Heads + Tech.
= 12th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Center Heads + Tech.
= 11th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Centre Heads + Tech.
= 10th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Center Heads + Tech.
= 9th NRDC MeetingTechnical
Center Heads + Tech.
= 8th NRDC MeetingTechnical
7th NRDC Meeting
6th NRDC Meeting
5th NRDC Meeting
4th NRDC Meeting
3rd NRDC Meeting
2nd NRDC Meeting= 3rd CPND + 13th 4-C
2nd CPND Meeting
12th 4C-Meeting
CPND Meeting
11th 4C-Meeting
10th 4C Meeting
CPND + PhotoND
9th 4C Meeting
8th 4C Meeting
7th 4C Meeting
6th 4C Meeting
5th 4C Meeting5

INDC(NDS)-446
INDC(NDS)-434
INDC(NDS)-427
INDC(NDS)-418
INDC(NDS)-407
INDC(NDS)-383
INDC(NDS)-374
INDC(NDS)-360
INDC(NDS)-343
INDC(NDS)-308
INDC(NDS)-279
INDC(NDS)-262
Memo CP-D/210
Memo CP-D/200
Memo CP-D/190
INDC(NDS)-204
Memo CP-D/159
INDC(NDS)-178
Memo CP-D/131
INDC(NDS)-154
INDC(NDS)-141
INDC(NDS)-125
INDC(NDS)-110
NEA-NRDC-3 = INDC(NDS)-99
INDC(NDS)-90
INDC(NDS)-77
INDC(NDS)-78
INDC(NDS)-69+71
INDC(NDS)-68
INDC(NDS)-58
INDC(NDS)-59+61
INDC(NDS)-54
INDC(NDS)-51
INDC(NDS)-41
INDC(NDS)-28
INDC(NDS)-16

LIST OF ACRONYMS
ATOMKI

Nuclear Research Institute, Debrecen, Hungary

BNL

Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, N.Y., USA

BROND-2

Russian evaluated neutron reaction data library, version 2

CAJaD

Center for Nuclear Structure and Reaction Data, Kurchatov Institute,
Moscow, Russia

CDFE

Centr Dannykh Fotojad. Eksp., Moscow State University, Russia

CENDL-2

Chinese evaluated neutron reaction data library, version 2

CENPLChinese evaluated nuclear parameter library

CINDA

A specialized bibliography and data index on neutron nuclear data
operated jointly by NNDC, NEA-DB, NDS and CJD

CJD

Russian Nuclear Data Center at F.E.I., Obninsk, Russia

CNDC

Chinese Nuclear Data Center, Beijing, China

CNPD

Center of Nuclear Physics Data at RFNC-VNIIEF, Sarov, Russia

CP...

Numbering code for memos exchanged among the NRDC

CPNDCharged-particle nuclear reaction data

CRP

Coordinated Research Programme of the IAEA Nuclear Data Section

CSEWG

US Cross-Section Evaluation Working GroupCSISRS

Cross-Section Information Storage and Retrieval System,
the EXFOR-compatible internal system of NNDC

EFF

European evaluated nuclear data file for fusion applications

ENDF-6

International format for evaluated data exchange, version 6

ENDF/B-6

US Evaluated Nuclear Data File, version 6

ENSDF

Evaluated Nuclear Structure Data File

EXFOR

Format for the international exchange of nuclear reaction data

FEI

Fiziko-Energeticheskij Institut, Obninsk, Russia

FENDL

Evaluated nuclear data file for fusion applications, developed by IAEA-

NDS
IAEA

International Atomic Energy Agency

IFRC

International Fusion Research Council

INDC

International Nuclear Data Committee

INIS

International Nuclear Information System, a bibliographic system

IRDF

The International Reactor Dosimetry File, maintained by the IAEA-NDS

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ITER

International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

JAERI

Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute

JCPRG

Japan Charged-Particle Nuclear Reaction Data Group, Sapporo, Japan(previously Study Group for Information Processing)

JEF

The Joint Evaluated File of neutron data, a collaboration of European NEA
member countries and JapanJENDL-3

Japanese Evaluated Nuclear Data Library, version 3

KAERI

Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute

KINR

Kiev Institute of Nuclear Research

LEXFOR

Part of the EXFOR manual containing physics information for compilers

NDS

IAEA Nuclear Data Section, Vienna, Austria

NDS

The journal Nuclear Data Sheets

NEA

Nuclear Energy Agency of the OECD, Paris, France

NEA-DBNEA Data Bank, Paris, France

NEANDCNEA Nuclear Data Committee

NND

Neutron Nuclear Data

NNDC

National Nuclear Data Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory, USA

NNDEN

Neutron Nuclear Data Evaluation Newsletter

NRDC

The Nuclear Reaction Data Centers

NRDF

Japanese Nuclear Reaction Data File

NSDD

Nuclear structure and decay data

NSC

Nuclear Science Committee of the NEA

NSR

Nuclear structure references, a bibliographic system

OECD

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Paris, France

PC

Personal Computer

PhND

Photonuclear data

RIKEN

Nuclear Data Group, RIKEN Inst. of Phys, and Chem. Res., Wako-Shi,
Saitama, Japan

TRANS

Name of transmission tapes for data exchange in the EXFOR system

UKRNDC

Ukrain Nuclear Data Center at KINR, Kyiv, Ukraine

USDOE

U.S. Department of Energy

VNIIEF

Russian Federal Nuclear Center, Sarov, Russia

4C...

Numbering code of memos exchanged among the four Neutron Data Centers72004 NRDC Meeting
NNDC, Brookhaven National Laboratory, 4 - 7 October 2004

AGENDA
1.
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

GeneralOpening, Election of chairperson, adoption of the agenda
Brief Status Reports of Centres
Review of Network document and Protocol (INDC(NDS)-401 and WP2004-2)
Review of general Actions from last meeting (A1-A10) (and, if relevant, general actionsof 2002 meeting) WP2004-1

2.
2.1
2.2

CINDA and common CINDA/EXFOR dictionaries
Review of Actions (A11 - A25) WP2004-1
Status of CINDA 2001 and new proposals
2.21 New dictionaries as proposed in CP/D-405 (WP2004-3)
2.22 Issues on conversion to CINDA 2001 (CP-N/28+CP-D/412 = WP2004-4)
2.23 Proposed improvements and extensions (CP-D/413 + reply = WP2004-5)
2.24 Clarifications on new CINDA Manual (Kellett / McLane) (WP2004-6,7)
2.25 Conversion schedule and future CINDA cooperation(Revision of old WP 2003-26)
Specific questions in CINDA compilation (e.g., production cross sections)
Future of CINDA book
New nuclides dictionary 227 (WP2004-8)
New compounds dictionary 209: -CMP and -OXI need not be included?

2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
3.
3.1

Manuals
EXFOR Manual: O. Schwerer’s revision of 16 August (with 1 minor correction by V.
McLane): see http://www-nds.iaea.org/reports/nds-207.pdf,
Word version: NDS open area, subdirectory TRANS.MANUALS

3.2
3.3

LEXFOR: V. McLane’s Revision of September 2004
CINDA Manual: see item 2.24 above, but also M Kellett’s revision of the old "CINDA
Reader’s Manual" (with old CINDA quantity definitions) of April 2003, see http://wwwnds.iaea.org/nrdc-int/cinda_reader.pdf

3.4
3.5

EXFOR Basics
Citation Guidelines

4.
4.1
4.2

EXFOR, general
Review of Actions (A26 - A39) WP2004-1
Transmission and compilation statistics
O. Schwerer: File contents and transmission statistics 2003/2004 (WP2004-9)
B. Pritychenko: Analysis of EXFOR Compilation Effort
Compilation scope, possible introduction of new CIC series (WP 2004-10)
Common master file and future distribution protocol (WP 2004-11)
Storing of large covariance files: where and how
Improving ways for renormalizing old data

4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6

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5.
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12

EXFOR, technical
Review of Actions (A40 - A45) WP2004-1
Wild cards for SF7 in Dict.36 (* and *F)
Quasi-metastable states (WP 2004-12)
Additional detector codes (WP 2004-13 = CP-D/403 + CP-E/042)
Differential data and angular correlations (WP 2004-14)
Effective mass correlation (WP 2004-15 = CP-E/52)
Astrophysical S-factor (WP 2004-16 = CP-E/50)
SIG,HF and SIG,LF (WP 2004-17 = CP-A/153 and CP-D/399, + separate Appendix)
TT as general modifier and revised LEXFOR on TTY (WP 2004-18 = CP-C/347)
Particle specification and long reaction strings (WP 2004-19 = CP-C/349)
Probability for emission of N particles (WP 2004-20)
Order of SF1, SF2 in REACTION code (WP 2004-21)

6.
6.1

SoftwareFuture maintenance of CHEX, ORDER, XTRACT etc.

7.

Information on Migration Project8.
8.1

Special Presentations
Dave Winchell (NNDC): Compilation of NSR and XUNDL

9.

Other business and/or Bilateral Discussions

10.
10.1
10.2

Closing items
Review of Conclusions and Actions of the present meeting
Next meeting92004 NRDC Meeting
NNDC, Brookhaven National Laboratory, 4 - 7 October 2004

List of Participants
CHINA
Mr. YU Hongwei

China Nuclear Data Center
China Institute of Atomic Energy
P.O. Box 275 (41)102413 Beijing
CHINA
Email: hongwei@iris.ciae.ac.cn
Tel: +86 10 6935 7729
Fax: +86 10 6935 7008

HUNGARY
Mr. Sandor TAKACS

Cyclotron Department
Institute of Nuclear Research of the
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
ATOMKI
Bem ter 18/c
H-4026 Debrecen
HUNGARY
Email: stakacs@atomki.hu
Tel: +36 52 417 266
Fax: +36 52 416 181

Mr. Ferenc TARKANYICyclotron Department
Institute of Nuclear Research
Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Bem ter 18/c
H-4026 Debrecen
HUNGARY
Email: tarkanyi@atomki.hu
Tel: +36 52 417 266
Fax: +36 52 416 181

JAPAN
Dr. Akira OHNISHI

Division of Physics
Graduate School of Science
Hokkaido University
Sapporo 060-0810
JAPAN
Email: ohnishi@nucl.sci.hokudai.ac.jp
Tel: +81-011-706-2689
Fax: +81-011-706-4850

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Mr. Naohiko OTSUKA

Nuclear Data Center
Department of Nuclear Energy and System
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI)
2-4 Shirakata Shirane
Tokai-mura, Naka-gun
Ibaraki 319-1195
JAPAN
Email: ohtsuka@nucl.sci.hokudai.ac.jp
Tel: +81 29 282 5484
Fax: +81 29 282 5766

RUSSIA
Mrs. Svetlana BABYKINA

Institut Atomnoi Energii
Ploschad I.V. Kurchatova
46 Ulitsa Kurchatova
123 182 Moscow
RUSSIA
Email: chukreev@polyn.kiae.su
Tel: +7 095 196 1612

Mr. Anatoly I. BLOKHIN

Department of Nuclear Physics
Institute of Physics and Power Engineering
Ploshchad Bondarenko
249020 Obninsk, Kaluga Region
RUSSIA
Email: blokhin@ippe.obninsk.ru
Tel: +7 084 399 8986
Fax: +7 084 396 8225 or +7 084 395 8477

Ms. Sophiya TAOVA

Russian Federal Nuclear Center
All-Russia Scientific ResearchInstitute of Experimental Physics
607190 Sarov, Mira 37
Nizhni Novgorod Region
RUSSIA
Email: taova@expd.vniief.ru
Tel: +7 831 30 45770
Fax: +7 831 30 45569

Mr. Vladimir V. VARLAMOV

Centre for Photonuclear Experiments Data
Skobeltsyn Institute of Nuclear Physics
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Vorob’evy Gory
119899 Moscow
RUSSIA
Email: varlamov@depni.sinp.msu.ru
Phone: +7 095 939 3483
Fax: +7 095 939 0896

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- CDFEUKRAINE
Ms. Olena O. GRITZAY

Ukrainian Nuclear Data Center
Institute for Nuclear Research
Prospekt Nauki 4703680-Kyiv
UKRAINE
Email: ogritzay@kinr.kiev.ua
Phone: +380 44 265 3987
Fax: +380 44 265 4463

Mr. Oleksandr KALTCHENKO Institute for Nuclear Research
National Academy of Sciences
Prospekt Nauky 47
03680-Kyiv
UKRAINE
Email: kaltchenko@kinr.kiev.ua
Phone: +380 44 265 3987
Fax: +380 44 265 4463

UNITED STATES
Ms. Victoria McLANE

Bldg. 197D
National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
USA
Email: vml@bnl.gov
Tel: +1 631 344 5205
Fax: +1 631 344 2806

Mr. Pavel OBLOäINSKÝ

Head, National Nuclear Data Center
Bldg. 197D
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
USA
Email: oblozinsky@bnl.gov
Tel: +1 631 344 2814
Fax: +1 631 344 2806

Observers from NNDC:
Mr. Boris PRITYCHENKO

Bldg. 197D
National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
USA
Email: pritychenko@bnl.gov
Tel: +1 631 344 5091
Fax: +1 631 344 2806

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Mr. David WINCHELL

Bldg. 197D
National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
USA
Email: winchell@bnl.gov
Tel: +1 631 344 5081
Fax: +1 631 344 2806

Mr. Charles DUNFORD

Bldg. 197D
National Nuclear Data Center
Brookhaven National Laboratory
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
USA
Email: dunford@bnl.gov
Tel: +1 631 344 2804
Fax: +1 631 344 2806

International Organisations
OECD-NEA
Mr. Claes NORDBORG(Chairman)

Head, Nuclear Science Section
OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Le Seine Saint-Germain
12 boulevard des Iles
F-92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
FRANCE
Email: claes.nordborg@oecd.org
Tel: +33 1 4524 1090
Fax: +33 1 4524 1110

Mr. Hans HENRIKSSONOECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Le Seine Saint-Germain
12 boulevard des Iles
F-92130 Issy-les-Moulineaux
FRANCE
Email: henriksson@nea.fr
Tel: +33 1 4524 1084
Fax: +33 1 4524 1128

IAEA
Mr. Alan NICHOLS

Head, Nuclear Data Section
Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences
International Atomic Energy Agency
Wagramerstrasse 5
A-1400 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Tel: +43-1-2600-21709
Fax: +43-1-26007
Email: A.Nichols@iaea.org

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Mr. Otto SCHWERER(Scientific Secretary)

Nuclear Data Section
Division of Physical and Chemical Sciences
International Atomic Energy Agency
Wagramerstrasse 5
A-1400 Vienna
AUSTRIA
Tel: +43-1-2600-21715
Fax: +43-1-26007
Email: schwerer@iaeand.iaea.org

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MEETING SUMMARY
Introduction
The IAEA Technical Meeting on the Co-ordination of the Network of Nuclear
Reaction Data Centres (NRDC) was held at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL),
Upton, NY, USA from 4 - 7 October 2004. Twenty participants representing elevenco-operating data centres from China, Hungary, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, USA, NEA
and IAEA attended the meeting.
Technical meetings of this network are held annually, with full meetings (as this one),
involving both centre heads and technical staff, every two years (last full meeting washeld in May 2002 at NEA in Paris, France). Main topics of the present meeting
included a revised NRDC Protocol, a new EXFOR/CINDA dictionary structure, a
new definition of the EXFOR compilation scope, and the revised EXFOR Manual.
Other agenda items included new procedures for key journal coverage, the future of
the CINDA book as well as the conversion of the CINDA database to the new
CINDA2001 format, a review of the EXFOR compilation efforts and statistics, aswell as technical issues concerning EXFOR (new or modified quantity definitions,coding rules and dictionary codes). Twenty-two working papers (WPs) were
submitted to the meeting. The main results are summarized in the list of 31
Conclusions and 27 Actions given on pp. 18-24.

Brief Minutes
The meeting was opened by Alan Nichols, Head of the IAEA Nuclear Data Section(NDS), on behalf of the IAEA, and by Pavel 2EORåLQVNê RQ EHKDOI RI WKH 1DWLRQDO
Nuclear Data Center (NNDC). Peter Bond, Deputy Director of BNL, and Ralph B.
James, Associate Director for Energy, Environment and National Security at BNL,
welcomed the participants on behalf of Brookhaven National Laboratory, and gave asummary of the history and mission of the laboratory.
Claes Nordborg was elected chairman of the meeting, to be assisted by O. Schwererand H. Henriksson as meeting secretaries. The agenda was approved with the onlychange to move item 5 (technical EXFOR items) to a special session at the end of themeeting to be chaired by O. Schwerer.
Each of the 11 centres attending presented a brief status report (see reports P1 - P11).
Reports of two centres not able to attend were submitted in writing (reports P12 P13).
A revised NRDC Protocol was agreed as submitted with minor changes (see Annex
1). It will become part of the new series of NRDC manuals and also replaces theshort NRDC protocol which had been part of the Network Document (INDC(NDS)401 Rev.4).
All Actions of the previous meeting were reviewed and those not yet fulfilled were,with modifications, included in the new list of Actions.
The new CINDA2001 database (which will extend the CINDA scope to include,
besides neutron data, charged-particle and photonuclear data) was discussed and a15

new procedure for the conversion from the old to the new format was agreed, together
with the deadline of May 2005 for compilation in the new format. The future of the
CINDA book will be decided depending on the results of a questionnaire NEA-DB
will issue in spring 2005.
A new structure of the EXFOR/CINDA dictionaries was approved as submitted,
except for minor modifications of the contents of the new dictionary 47 (see Annex
2).
The revised EXFOR manual (edited by O. Schwerer based on an earlier draft by V.
McLane) was approved as submitted. A final version of the CINDA 2001 manual anda next version of the LEXFOR manual are still to be finalized, and will be released in
2005.
The EXFOR compilation scope was redefined (included in the new Protocol, see
Annex 1). Compulsory compilation will include data for projectiles with A ≤ 12 andenergies below 1 GeV, including also neutron-induced gamma spectra data. Data forheavier projectiles and/or higher incident energies as well as special data types suchas vector and tensor polarization data or kerma factors may be compiled on a
voluntary basis and be included in regular transmissions. Other data (e.g. for otherprojectiles such as pions) may be compiled if they are compatible with the general
structure of EXFOR, but may be transmitted only in separate, newly defined EXFOR
transmission series (whose scope must be declared explicitly to the network).
The meeting discussed the EXFOR compilation efforts and transmission statistics. O.
Schwerer presented the current file statistics. The database (as of September 2004)
contains 14535 works, giving about 100000 data tables and 8.1 million data points.
The database growth in the 2003/2004 period was about 1400 works or 10% (old andnew literature), which includes data compiled earlier that were released only in thereporting period. He mentioned that the current compilation emphasis on data for
medical applications, ion beam analysis and astrophysics, where there are big gaps inthe coverage of old literature, is sometimes competing for the limited manpower withthe compilation of new, but more exotic data types without immediate application.
B. Pritychenko presented an analysis of the EXFOR compilation effort by publication
year vs. compilation year. Reasons for and possible means to reduce delays between
publication of data and their appearance in the database were discussed and the role of
NDS as coordinator was stressed. Since a majority of important data is published in a
relatively small number of different journals, the idea of dividing the compilation
effort not by geographical area but by journal was discussed. Because the connection
between data centres and authors is important but, on the other hand, the same authors
tend to publish in different journals, it was decided to reorganize the scanning ofjournals without changing the EXFOR compilation responsibilities (Conclusion C16).
Each of the key journals will be covered by one of the centres who will rapidly
communicate with relevant compilation centres.
The meeting discussed the comparison of the EXFOR master files existing at various
centres. After making the necessary corrections, NDS will make a final master fileavailable by 1 July 2005, and a new procedure for updates after that date wasapproved.

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In view of staff changes at NNDC, it was decided to move the responsibility for
maintaining the EXFOR processing software (so far done at NNDC) to NDS in early
2005.
NNDC informed the meeting that their migration of the EXFOR and CINDA
databases from VMS to relational databases will be finished by the end of 2004.
D. Winchell gave a special informational presentation on "Compilation of NSR and
XUNDL", two databases maintained at NNDC.
A number of technical items, concerning mainly EXFOR/CINDA coding rules,
definitions of quantities and dictionary updates, were discussed and relevant decisions
made in a special technical session on the last day of the meeting (see list ofConclusions and Actions, pp. 18-24).
The next NRDC meeting, which will be a meeting of technical staff only, wastentatively scheduled for 17-19 October 2005 in Vienna.

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CONCLUSIONS AND ACTIONS
Conclusions
GeneralC1

The short version of the NRDC Protocol (Annexes 3 and 4 in the Network
Document) will be replaced by a reference to the full-length Protocol (Part IV of
the new NRDC Manual, see Annex 1).

C2

The next Technical NRDC Meeting is tentatively scheduled for 17 – 19 October2005 in Vienna. The next full meeting (with centre heads) will take place inVienna in 2006.

CINDA
C3

The conversion to CINDA2001 will be done in the following steps, with an
overall deadline of May 2005:
1. Convert ALL EXFOR (also neutron data) to CINDA2001 format
2. Convert all CINDA entries which do not have an EXFOR line to the newformat
3. Take remaining CINDA entries (those with EXFOR lines) and compare themwith the file generated before and add any missing references to existing blocks
and add any missing blocks with EXFOR lines, printing out a message sayingthat there was no match.
4. The responsible centers will go through the messages with no matches andcorrect the file.
5. Ranges of subentries can be put in with reference types 5 (for the firstsubentry) and 6 (for the last subentry in the range). (Note: Multiple EXFOR
lines, and multiple ranges within a block, are legal.)

C4

New deadline for CINDA compilation in new format: May 2005.

C5

WP2004-5 on CINDA 2001 format, “Improvements”: Items 1-3 are agreed, 4-5
are not needed because they can be taken care of by software.
Agreed items:(1) To extend Sequence number to (at least up to) 3 digits. The reason is that some of EXFOR
Entries have more than 99 Subentries, but the data naturally have to be in one CINDA block(2) For Hierarchy Codes 8 and 9 Energy fields are not used, then if Hierarchy Code will be
moved just after Sequence Number, the place of Energy can be used for products and institutes.
(3) For Block-related information (Hierarchy 8 and 9) Sequence Number counting should be
negative (-1, -2, -3, etc.)

C6

WP2004-5: Proposed “Extensions” were found interesting but not of immediatepriority.

C7

Clarification on coding of Production cross sections in CINDA2001: if there isan old CINDA quantity, there is a translation to the new CINDA quantity
according to dictionary 47, e.g. NEM -> (N,X+N). For heavy single products,
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however, hierarchy 8 records are to be used to define the product. Though this is
not elegant, the output can be formatted differently.
C8

Future of the CINDA book: NEA will send out a questionnaire on whether or not
the book is still wanted, the results of which are expected by spring 2005. If thebook is continued to be produced, NEA-DB will take care of updating the bookprogram to the new CINDA format. Anyway the next issue will probably still bebased on the old format.

Common CINDA/EXFOR dictionaries
C9

The proposal of WP 2004-3 (new dictionary structure) is approved in principle,
except for the agreed changes in dictionary 47 (see following conclusion).

C10

Some changes to the conversion dictionary 47 were approved (see Appendix 1).

C11

Compound dictionary 209: -CMP and –OXI (for general compounds and oxides,
respectively) will be used as before.

C12

Wildcards for REACTION SF7 will be introduced in the new quantities
dictionary 236, the redundant quantities with explicit SF7 can be deleted. Old
dictionary 36 will continue to be available (but not updated).
Manuals

C13

The revision of the EXFOR Manual as submitted by Schwerer is approved.

EXFOR, general
C14

WP2004-10 on compilation scope is accepted in general. Nordborg will discuss
the scope of the O series with CAJAD, exotic data will be moved to a new CIC.
JCPRG will start a new J series for exotic projectiles.

C15

Neutron-induced gamma spectra data should be compiled (compulsory).

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C16

Coverage of major journals by data centre:
PR/C
NNDC
NSE
NNDC
NP/A
NDS
YF and EPJ CAJAD
YK
CJD
ANE
NEA
NST
NEA
NSTS
NEA
RCA
NEA
CNP
CNDC
NIM/A and B ATOMKIARIATOMKI
PL/B
NDS
PRL
NNDC
Each responsible centre will rapidly assess the contents of an issue of the above
journals, and communicate rapidly with relevant compilation centres and NDS topoint out their need to compile asap. The NDS coordinator will oversee
implementation and report on a quarterly basis to all responsible centres
collectively.

C17

If several institutes and several experimental facilities are involved in anexperiment, the first author of the paper will determine the centre responsible for
the EXFOR compilation.

C18

On Renormalization of old works to new standards: The meeting could not find apractical solution within the EXFOR system beyond the present compilation
practices (compilers have to take care to include all information about thestandards used as given in the publication, and to include also the ratio to thestandard if given by authors)

EXFOR, technical

C19

Coding of quasi-metastable states (WP2004-12) is approved.

C20

New detector codes (WP2004-13):
GE
approved, to be used if specific type is not known
SI
approved, to be used if specific type is not known
PS
is introduced as general code to be used like COIN
MWPC: expansion: take out “position sensitive”
PSSCN: obsolete
PSSSD: obsolete
PSPC, PSSI: not introduced
SWPC: expansion: take out “position sensitive”

C21

The proposal on coding of differential data (WP2004-14) is approved with theunderstanding that a sentence will be added about differential cross sections at20

one point (angle) which cannot be defined as an (angular) distribution.
C22

The quantity ,SGV,,SFC (thermonuclear s-factor) is deleted because it isidentical with ,SIG,,SFC (astrophysical s-factor). The affected entries have to be
retransmitted.

C23

The proposal of SIG,HF and SIG,LF (WP2004-17) is withdrawn

C24

TT is approved as a general modifier as proposed in WP2004-18

C25

The definitions of thick/thin target yields as submitted in the new LEXFOR
manual (superseding WP2004-18) are approved.

C26

Long reaction strings: the solution proposed at the 2002 Paris meeting(Conclusion 20 of 2002 NRDC meeting) will be implemented (continuation
records following the same rules as for DECAY-DATA). All affected programs
will have to be updated.

C27

The probability for emission of N particles (WP 2004-20) will be given in units
NO-DIM.

C28

The probability of e.g. producing N protons is to be coded….(P,X)NPART,NUM,PY,P(but not …(P,X)1-H-1,NUM,PY)).

C29

Order of REACTION SF1, SF2 (target vs. projectile): It is agreed that data willcontinue to be coded in the way they were measured (no change of present rules).
It is however important that retrieval codes will be updated to find also data withtarget and projectile exchanged.

C30

Quantity MCO is not needed (can be coded with DP) and will be deleted.

C31

Quantity EMC is obsoleted and the one existing entry will be deleted.
(JCPRG may come up with a new proposal later, they have many similar new
data not yet compiled)21

Actions
GeneralA1

Schwerer

Review protocol wording (WP 2004-2) for outdated technicalterms (e.g., "tapes")

A2

All

(Continuing) All recognized policy papers for considerationby the NRDC members need to be prepared and distributed
four weeks before the Annual NRDC meeting. This will
ensure adequate thought and discussion prior to the meeting.

A3

NDS

Provide more user-friendly access to the information collectedin the “internal” NRDC web page.

CINDA
A4

CNDC

(Continuing) Compile all Chinese experimental works(journals and conference proceedings) for CINDA and send to
NDS in Reader format. Send first transmission within a monthafter the meeting.

A5

CINDA
centers(Continuing) When coming across report codes in dictionary 6
which differ significantly from what is shown on the cover,submit additional explanation to NDS for inclusion in
dictionary 6

A6

McLane,
NEA-DB,CJD(Continuing) Check and confirm/clarify report codes given in
WP 2003-8, Sections 4 and 5

A7

CINDA
centers(Continuing) Correct errors in report coding, as listed in
Sections 6 and 7 of WP 2003-8

A8

All
CINDA
centers
except
NNDC

Search for illegal experimental entries for MANY and replacethem with individual entries, and for the many illegal entries
for FPROD which may be used only for lumped fission
products.

A9

NEA-DB,
NNDC

Send to NDS their area’s CINDA master file in the newformat by the end of 2004.

A10

NDS

Check Zerkin’s output of CINDA conversion program

Common CINDA/EXFOR dictionaries
A11

NDS

(Continuing) Remove the restrictions “for photonuclear data
(only)” from all dictionaries at their earliest convenience.
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A12

McLaneUpdate the output for the new nuclides dictionary 227
according to WP 2004-8 and provide it together with therelated computer code to NDS.

Manuals
A13

NEA

Issue final CINDA 2001 manual reflecting the conclusions of
the Ipresent meeting. After this, it will be maintained by NDS.

A14

All

Give feedback to McLane about the new LEXFOR Manual
distributed at the meeting (which contains the new proposals
from this meeting’s agenda) by the end of this year. (FromJanuary 2005, NDS will take over responsibility for
LEXFOR.)

A15

Schwerer

Review the EXFOR Basics Manual and submit revision whentime permits. Also include the “C4” computational format.

A16

All

Review the Citation Guidelines (2004 version from NRDC
internal webpage) and send updates to NDS.

EXFOR, general
A17

All

(Continuing) Check/retransmit those entries from the list ofpending retransmissions (distributed by McLane at the 2001
NRDC
meeting)
which
still
need
correction

A18

All

(Continuing) All centers should give high priority tocompiling new publications.

A19

Nichols

Communicate with major journals concerning data transfer tothe network for inclusion in EXFOR. Complete initialcommunication by end of 2004.

A20

NDS

A21

NDS

Compare EXFOR master files received from other centreswith the NDS file, and as far as possible correct them (withhelp of other centers) by 1 July 2005.
Make available to all centres the “final” EXFOR master file,
together with a matching set of dictionaries, by 1 July 2005.

A22

JCPRG

Before transmitting the first J-series transmission, distribute a
memo defining the scope.

A23

All

Review the new agreement with regards to “exotic data” andcompilation scope (see WP 2004-10 and Conclusion C14), todiscuss at next meeting.

A24

NDS

How to store and transmit covariance data – issue
instructions/guidance by end of 2004. All centres are invited23

to submit proposals.

EXFOR, technical
A25

McLaneSend memo on proposed coding of isotopic abundance (forminor isotopes, where the value may have changed)

A26

McLane(Continuing) Check whether there is a LEXFOR entry on theprocess code FUS (total fusion, Dictionary 30); if not, provide
such an entry.

Software
A27

McLaneSend all EXFOR processing codes (except CHEX) to NDS.
They are all now in standard Fortran90 (ANSI standard).
CHEX will follow sometime later (spring 2005).
(From end of January 2005, NDS will maintain all thesecodes.)

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P1
Meeting of the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centers, BNL, October 4-7, 2004

National Nuclear Data Center: Status Report
P. 2EORåLQVNê
NNDC, Brookhaven National Laboratory

Personnel
Personnel changes since the last NRDC meeting in May 2002:• Mike Herman (PhD, nuclear reaction physics) was hired in March 2003. His duties
include ENDF database management, maintenance of the reaction code Empire andnuclear reaction cross-section evaluations for ENDF.
• Yako Sanborn retired in October 2003. Boris Pritychenko (PhD, nuclear structure
physics) with strong background in computer programming was hired in September
2004. His duties include responsibility for the new NNDC Web site, Linux
management and application development.
• Vicki McLane is expected to retire at the beginning of next year. Dimitri Rochman(PhD, nuclear reaction physics) has been hired and is expected to be starting his termin November 2004.
At present, the NNDC staff represents 12.25 FTE (8.0 scientists, 1.75 professionals, and 2.5
support staff).
In the last fiscal year (Oct 2003 – Sep 2004), 13 scientists visited the NNDC at least for 1
week, 53 weeks in total, see Table 1. This represents a considerable increase over the past,
dominated by 9 visits devoted to nuclear reaction modeling and cross-section evaluation,
followed by nuclear structure evaluation (2 visits), and database development (2 visits).
The list of NNDC visits to other centers is given in Table 2.

Table 1. Summary of Visitors to NNDC (Oct 2003 - Sep 2004)
No. of visits
922
Total: 13

Duration
39 weeks
9 weeks
5 weeks
53 weeks

Topic
Nuclear reaction modeling and evaluation
Nuclear structure evaluation
Nuclear reaction database migration

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Table 2. Visits by NNDC Staff to Other Centers (July 2003 - Sep 2004)
Staff Member
Alejandro Sonzogni
Michal Herman
Victoria McLane

Host
IAEA/NDS
IAEA/NDS
IAEA/NDS

Duration
1 week3 days1 weekTopic
Database migration
ENDF database migration
EXFOR training session.

Computer Facilities
The NNDC has completed migration from the Compaq Alpha Server to a multi-server Linuxsystem consisting of:1.
Three units of dual-processor Intel Xeon Red Hat Advanced Servers (2.8 GHz)
functioning as• working server,• primary database server, and• secondary database server.
2.
Intel Xeon single processor (2.0GHz MP) Web server; owned by us, but operated by
the BNL Information Technology Division.
All PCs have been replaced with INTEL Pentium 4 processors running Windows XP andusing flat panel monitors.

Bibliographies
The NSR compilation activity has continued. Over 4,200 references were entered in FY2004.
The CINDA compilation activity continues with respect to those references associated withthe experimental neutron data compiled at the Center. In the period from July 2003 to
September 2004, 3 CINDA transmissions were sent (see Table 3) containing a total of 1,184
records.

Table 3. NNDC CINDA Transmissions (July 2003 – Sep 2004)
Transmissions
Exchange
179
180
181
NNDC Totals

Date
20030829
20040518
20040922# lines
681
226
277
1184

26

Lines
In database

Blocks indatabase

91461

40531

Experimental Nuclear Reaction Data
The NNDC continues to compile neutron and charged-particle reaction data produced in the
U. S. and Canada. In the period from July 2003 through September 2004, 12 final neutron
data transmission tapes and 14 charged-particle transmission tapes were sent containing new
and corrected entries; 3 preliminary transmissions have been sent (Tab. 4).

Evaluated Nuclear Reaction Data
CSEWG. The NNDC continues to coordinate the work of the Cross Section Evaluation
Working Group. CSEWG is focusing on the development of a new version of the ENDF/B
library, ENDF/B-VII. The NNDC contributions:• Preliminary ENDF/B-VII Web page was developed,• Assembly of ENDF/B-VII and data verification started, and• ENDF-6.13 Utility Codes were distributed.
Empire. Improved version of the nuclear reaction model code, Empire-2.19, was developed(collaboration with Uni Bucharest, IAEA and JAERI). In particular,• Fission channel was considerably improved,• Pre-equilibrium alpha emission was introduced (Iwamoto-Harada), and• Photon production capabilities were validated.
Evaluations. The NNDC was involved in several cross-section evaluation projects:• Collaboration with KAERI on neutron cross-section evaluations for 24 selectedfission products was completed. In the last year, remaining 5 isotopes of Dy were
finalized and submitted to ENDF/B-VII.
• Review of 218 fission products cross was completed as an international projectchaired by the NNDC (WPEC Subgroup 21). The project reviewed all evaluations in
the fission products region (Z = 31 - 68) and recommended best evaluations.
• Neutron cross-section evaluations for 5 isotopes of Germanium were completed,focusing on photon production. This was in response to the needs of MCNP
community.
• Atlas of Neutron Resonances is under preparation by S. Mughabghab. It represents acomplete re-evaluation of “BNL-325” published in 1981 and 1984.
• The NNDC continued to cooperate with Russian Nuclear Data Center VNIIEF on“Compilation and Evaluation of Alpha-Induced Nuclear Reaction Cross Sections for
Astrophysics” (grant from the Civilian Research and Development Foundation).

Nuclear Structure Data
NNDC continues to publish the Nuclear Data Sheets, with 12 issues per year. As of
September 2004, issues through Volume 102, #4 have been sent to Academic Press.
The experimental nuclear structure and decay data database (XUNDL) now contains morethan 1,300 data sets, compared to about 1,000 one year ago. The compilation is done in avery efficient way by McMater University, Canada. The NNDC maintains and distributes the
database.

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Database Migration
The database migration project, conducted in 2000 – 2004, has been essentially completed in
April 2004.
The administrative functions for CSISRS (EXFOR), CINDA, ENDF, ENSDF, NUDAT, and
NSR have been transferred to the new Linux/Sybase system. This involves installation of new
software and modification of legacy codes, where appropriate, to work with the relational
database. The VMS-based version of the database has been shut down as of October 1, 2004.
The CINDA database will be fully installed by V. Zerkin in November 2004.

Customer Services
As a part of the migration project, the NNDC launched its completely re-designed Web site in
April 2004. At the same time, Online Service was shut down.
The number of retrievals continues to increase. There was a large jump in retrievals at thetime of the inauguration of the new Web site in April. A figure below shows ratio of monthly
retrievals for respective months in 2004 and 2003. It is seen that new Web Portal resulted inalmost 100% increase of retrievals. In absolute terms, currently there are about 50,000
retrievals per month.

The most popular databases are NuDat, NSR and ENSDF, followed by CSISRS and ENDF.
CINDA continues to show fairly low retrieval statistics.
The NNDC continues to host the USNDP Web site and CSEWG Web site.

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Table 4. NNDC Transmissions (July 2003 – Sep 2004)

Tape

Preliminary
postedFinal
Posted# data points

Change in*# entries# datapointsArea 1 (neutron)
1315
20030530 20030729
19,320
19
7,419
1316
20030910 20031023
8,001
13
0
1317
20031105 20031219
19,28828881
1318
20040115 20040406
12,66621
1711319
20040426 20040514
137,863
10
10,6381320
20040427 20040514
241,1891
80,0121321
20040510 20040517
96,002251322
20040512 20040517
182,32914
175,0511323
20040517 20040602
18,191
23
4,741
1324
20040602 20040702
187,07714
176,7221325
20040702 20040722
107,443
19
1342
1326
20040727 20040826
83,713
24
55823
1327
20040830
Area 1 Total
1,113,083
212
512,800
Area C (charged particle_
C057 20020827 20021018
7,919
19
716
C058 20030225 20030328
4,924
10
964
C059 20030605 20030729
5,965
21
(382)
C060 20030819 20030919
3,515
26
2,837
C061 20030929 20040112
6,017
28
890
C062 20040112 20040223
4,850
20
6,549
C063 20040225 20040405
4,027
23
23,915
C064 20040406 20040510
10,49742
8,447
C065 20040420 20040513
27,70726
13,376
C066 20040601 20040701
11,52912716
C067 20040722 20040830
6,526
17
964
C068 20040903
Area C Total
93,476244
57,312
Area T (charged particle - originally compiled at another center)
T013 20030806 20030908
22,53627
18,067
T014 20031009 20031218
11,172
14
7,152
T015 20040120 20040318
43,036
14
41,478
T016 20040322 20040422
8,051
20
5,832
T017 20040625 20040730
9,007
20
6,851
T018 20040903
Area T Total
93,802
95
79,380
NNDC Total
649,492* Change takes into account deletions vs. insertions.

29#
subentries
3
0
5
1
7
0
0
2
2
5
2
27
11
7
3
19
16
25
26
7
10
11
7
142
18
5
8
14
18
63
232

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P2
REPORT FROM THE NEA DATA BANK
to the NRDC meeting at BNL, USA
4 - 7 October 2004

GeneralThe NEA Data Bank services celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2004. During all these years, the Data
Bank’s primary role has been to provide scientists in member countries with reliable nuclear data andcomputer programs for use in different nuclear applications. The services include also
Thermochemical data for radioactive waste management applications. The Data Bank organises
seminars and workshops to present information on computer programs or groups of programs that areconsidered to be of special interest to users. Training courses on widely used computer programs areorganised a few times a year to ensure a correct and effective use of these programs.
The Data Bank member countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom. Users of the Data Bank
services include governmental research institutes, industry and universities.
By arrangement with IAEA, the Data Bank computer program service covers both Data Bank
countries and member states of IAEA, except USA and Canada where a separate agreement covers
nuclear data and computer program exchanges.
The NEA Data Bank also maintains a close cooperation with the NEA Nuclear Science Section,
which provides useful feedback on the performance of computer programs and nuclear data through anumber of benchmark studies, especially in the areas of reactor and fuel cycle physics, criticality
safety, and radiation shielding.

Organisation
Total number of full time staff in the NEA Data Bank is 19. This is divided into 9 professional staff
and 10 support staff. However, only 8 professional and 7 support staff members work directly with
the Data Bank services (see Figure 1). The remaining staff is allocated to work in other parts of the
NEA.
Thierry Dujardin is Director for Science and Development with Claes Nordborg below him as headof the Nuclear Science Section, while the post as head of the NEA Data Bank is presently vacant.
Within the Data Bank, Enrico Sartori is responsible for the Computer Codes and Benchmarks
together with Juan Galan and Ivo Kodeli (employed by the IAEA). Hans Henriksson and Yolanda
Rugama are responsible for the Nuclear Data Services. The in-house computer system is taken careof by Pierre Nagel. Finally, Federico Mompean is responsible for the thermochemical data project.
Both Byung-Chan Na and Enrico Sartori work part-time for the Nuclear Science Section, whereas
Federico Mompean work full time on data for radioactive waste management applications.
Total annual budget of the Data Bank is about 3.5 million Euros. The Data Bank provides expertiseto other parts of the NEA, for example to the Radioactive Waste Management Division and to the
Nuclear Science Section. These services are paid by the NEA main budget, leaving an annual budget
for the Data Bank scientific services of about 2.7 million Euros.

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Nuclear Data Services
The nuclear data services are mainly provided through direct on-line access to the CINDA, EXFOR
and EVA databases containing bibliographic, experimental and evaluated nuclear data respectively.
Access to all the databases is now open, since the Data Bank abandoned the password restrictions two
years ago on the EXFOR and EVA databases. In addition to these on-line services, the Data Bank
also answers specific requests from customers. This concerns normally requests for very large
datasets, which are too large for direct Internet download. The very large datasets are normally
distributed on CD-ROM or DVD. Providing advice to nuclear data users is another important part of
the nuclear data services.
EXFOR and CINDA
More than 250 new experiments have been entered by the Data Bank into the EXFOR database since
the beginning of 2003. During the same period, close to 3 300 bibliographic references were enteredinto the CINDA database. Concerning the on-line nuclear data services to member countries, the Data
Bank has noted a significant increase in the demand for experimental and evaluated data, since theabolition of password protections of the databases in July 2002. The NEA Data Bank will send out aquestionnaire to find out the real need for continuing to produce a printed version of CINDA,
considering that the CINDA database is available both on CD-ROM and on-line through the Web.
The new CINDA format, CINDA2001, has been adopted in a local test database. The NEA has
developed a program to facilitate the transition of the remaining CINDA entries by using the EXFOR
works connected to each CINDA entry. This work is in the final stage, awaiting an agreement on thedetails of the latest CINDA2001 format and dictionaries. It has been shown that of the about 139 000
blocks that exist in CINDA, over 76 % can be transferred to CINDA2001 quite easily. The majority of
the remaining part does not contain any EXFOR related works and it is therefore difficult to add
information in the new CINDA2001 format for those cases.
JANIS - 2
The first version of the nuclear data-plotting JANIS (Java Nuclear Information System) software wasreleased in October 2001. A presentation of the software was made at the International Nuclear Data
conference (ND-2001) at Tsukuba, Japan. This first version has proven to be very useful to a variety
of users.
A new version of the JANIS (JANIS-2.0) software, developed at the Data Bank, was released in
January 2004. This extended and improved version now includes bibliographical data (CINDA),
experimental data (EXFOR) and evaluated data (EVA). The software has become very popular in the
nuclear community and the stock of 1000 copies was distributed during the first two months after
release. A new version (JANIS-2.1) was released in August 2004 and has been distributed among all
registered JANIS users world-wide.
The latest updates to JANIS include additional data, such as activation data, remote connection with
Servlet technology and improved computational possibilities (user-friendly equation string interface
and an extension to allow combination of various types of data like cross sections and energy-angle
distributions. JANIS 2.1 is distributed only on DVD to permit inclusion of the main databases on one
single medium for local access. The software can also be downloaded directly from the NEA web
server. See www.nea.fr/janis/ for further information.

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The Joint Evaluated Fission and Fusion (JEFF) Project and JEFF-3.1
The JEFF-3.0 General Purpose Library, intended for use in Fission and Fusion neutronic applications,
was released in April 2002. This library contains recommended nuclear data for use in neutrontransport calculations. Evaluated nuclear data are given for 340 isotopes or elements and for five
molecular/lattice structures in the case of thermal scattering data.
The development of the JEFF project is progressing in line with the revised mandate adopted by the
Executive Group in June 2003. Studies performed at several participating institutes are providing
feedback on the JEFF-3.0 library. Extensive processing and validation studies have been undertaken
and have highlighted files that are in need of revisions. In parallel, evaluation work is progressing
with the aim of providing new or revised evaluations for inclusion in the JEFF-3.1 library. It isplanned to issue the JEFF-3.1 library in 2005.
Work on the JEFF-3.1 special purpose libraries on radioactive decay and fission yield data is wellunder way, with the goal of releasing already tested libraries in 2005, in conjunction with the releaseof the general purpose library.
Data from Integral Experiments
The Data Bank and the NEA Nuclear Science division work closely together on the preservation ofdata from integral experiments to assist users in having well documented data available forbenchmark testing, especially in the context of the development of future nuclear energy systems.
The Nuclear Science Committee (NSC) is responsible for the overall guidance of the project, whereas
the Data Bank provides the infrastructure for the safeguarding of information in databases and forservices to member countries.
The following databases were all updated with new material in 2004:• Radiation Shielding (SINBAD)• Reactor Fuel Performance (IFPE)• Criticality Safety Benchmark Experiments (ICSBEP)• Code Validation Matrix of Thermal-Hydraulic Codes for LWR LOCA and Transients (CCVM)• Reactor Physics Experiments (IRPhE)
The demand for integral nuclear data is high. More than 1 800 data sets were distributed in 2003, of
which about 290 went to non-OECD countries, according to the cooperative agreement with the IAEA
Computer Program Services
The computer program services have during its 40 years of existence distributed in total about 67 000
programs upon request. In 2003, the Data Bank acquired 70 new or revised versions of computercodes. During the same period, the NEA distributed more than 1 900 programs, to users in member
countries. The Data Bank had also issued five electronic newsletters and one new edition of the
program abstracts on CD-ROM. Five training courses and two workshops, covering the most sought
after computer codes, were organized in 2003.
Acquisition of new or revised versions of computer codes has been rather low in 2003, partly becauseof the interruption in the exchange of codes with the US during the negotiation of the renewal of thecooperation agreement between the US DOE and the NEA Data Bank. It is hoped that the newagreement will soon be in place.

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The Thermochemical Data Base (TDB)
The Thermochemical Data Base (TDB) project is a co-operative effort between the NEA Data Bankand the NEA Radioactive Waste Management Committee to produce internationally recommended
chemical thermodynamic data needed for the safety assessment of radioactive waste disposal systems.
An update to earlier reviews of thermochemical data for U, Np, Pu, Am, and Tc had been published in
2003. Reviews of data for Zirconium, Selenium, Nickel and selected organic compounds areunderway and are expected to be published in late 2004 and 2005. A new phase of the project wasstarted in 2003 covering evaluation of inorganic complexes and compounds of Thorium, Iron, Tin and
Molybdenum.
In-house computer configuration
The overall security of the Data Bank’s in-house computer system has been improved in relation to theInternet, by using separate firewall switches for the web and mail servers. Special filters have also
been installed to identify spam email. An outline of the present configuration can be found in Figure
2.

34Figure 1
Organisation chart of the professional posts in the
NEA Data Bank and Nuclear Science divisions

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Figure 2
NEA Data Bank computer system configuration

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P3

IAEA Nuclear Data Section: Progress Report, 2003/04
IAEA Technical Meeting, 4 - 7 October 2004
Co-ordination of the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres,
Brookhaven, USA
Summary of nuclear data studies by staff of the IAEA Nuclear Data Section
1 July 2003 – 30 September 2004.
Web: http://www-nds.iaea.org/
e-mail: services@iaeand.iaea.org
Editor: O. Schwerer

1. Staff
The authorized staff level of the Nuclear Data Section remains at a total of 18
professional and support staff. Three new staff members joined during the reporting period:
Roberto Capote Noy (effective from 2 February 2004), Marco Verpelli (effective from 7
September 2003) and Svetlana Dunaeva (effective from 12 October 2003), succeeding former
staff members Mike Herman, Kevin McLaughlin and Meinhart Lammer, respectively.

2. Data compilations
2.1 CINDA
NDS staff scan over 40 journal titles (mainly through the Internet) for the purpose of
CINDA-compilation coverage control. There were 3146 CINDA entries prepared in
2003/04, and transmitted either as direct input to the CINDA file (work in the area of NDS
responsibility), or for further processing after submission by other responsible data centres.
A database for CINDA coverage control has been installed that includes papers ofsignificance or may be significant in the future for EXFOR or CINDA compilations. Over 21
journal titles and 400 journal issues from 2000 to 2004 are included at present. Journals
references that should be compiled elsewhere were dispatched to the relevant centres (Japan,
Russia, Hungary, NEADB). Also, copies of the articles were sent for compilation if anothercentre requested.
Also, three lists of papers were revised for completeness of compilation:
1. Ion Beam Analysis;
2. Publications of S. Qaim (Institut für Nuklearchemie, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH);
3. List for CRP on “Cross Sections for the Production of Therapeutic Radioisotopes”.
All relevant references absent from EXFOR were sent to the responsible centres forcompilation, along with hardcopies of the papers, if necessary.
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2.2 EXFOR and Dictionaries
Over the previous year, NDS staff have distributed two neutron TRANS files (3115, 3116)
containing 12 new and 30 revised entries. Furthermore, 8 CPND TRANS files (D027 D034) were distributed, containing 127 new entries (100 compiled at NDS, 27 at ATOMKI)
and 8 revised entries. The compilations consisted of both new literature and important oldreferences for ion beam analysis (about 30) and medical applications (about 35). Numerous
curves from twenty-nine papers were also digitized at NDS that are the responsibility of
NNDC, and sent to NNDC for compilation.
Altogether 74 TRANS files (not counting those for which a preliminary version had been
submitted before the last meeting) were received and processed (compared to 42 for the
2002/2003 period), containing 567 neutron entries (239 new, 328 revised), 1528 CPND
entries (1149 new, 379 revised) and 19 photonuclear entries (14 new, 5 revised).
Since the 2003 NRDC meeting, NDS staff have produced and distributed four regulartransmissions of the EXFOR/CINDA dictionaries (TRANS 9083-9086) in EXFOR, DANIEL
and archive format. In addition, a first version of the new dictionaries for CINDA 2001 was
submitted and added to the NDS open area (transmission 9185, see memo CP-D/405), andwas updated with transmission 9086.
2.3 Evaluated data libraries, files and programs
Various new evaluated data libraries, files and programs for data checking, processing andgraphical presentation were added to the NDS IAEA Web-site and distributed on CD-ROM:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

ENDF/B-VI Library, release 8 (last for ENDF/B-VI library)
POINT2003, a temperature-dependent version of the ENDF/B-VI library, release 8
FOND-2.2 Evaluated Neutron Data Library; Russian library for generating ABBN
group constants
updates to EPDL97 library of photon and electron interactions with atoms, and atom
relaxation libraries
theoretical evaluation of neutron- and proton-induced fission cross sections for Pb-Pu
targets over the energy range from 20 to 200 MeVWIMSD-IAEA-69 and 172-group libraries in WIMS-D format
IBANDL Ion Beam Analysis Nuclear Data Library
PGAA database for prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis
Charged-particle cross section database for medical radioisotope production, Update
January 2004 (with links to ENDF-formatted data)
NUDAT-2.0, interactive searching and plotting of nuclear structure and decay data
EXFOR - CINDA Database and Retrieval System, version 1.62, data updated June
2004 (CD-ROM)
EXFOR - CINDA for Applications Databases and Retrieval Systems on Linux andWindows, version 1.62, June 2004 (CD-ROM)
ENDVER/GUI and EXFOR-CINDA package. Integrated Tools for ENDF-Evaluators,
Version 1.0, June 2004

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3. Services
At the end of June 2004, the NDS Web service was moved from our DEC Alpha/Open VMS
to an Intel/Linux machine. All products were ported to the new environment. The mostdifficult element was the migration of all major databases and services, which wasundertaken in close co-operation with NNDC (USA) - see Section 4 - and was carried out
over a four-year period. As a result, all major databases and services were implemented on
Linux, and opened for public access on both the NNDC and NDS Web sites.
Hardcopy and electronic versions of the biannual Nuclear Data Newsletters were publishedand distributed, advertising new NDS products and services. Twenty-two INDC-NDS andcountry reports were also prepared as hardcopy and electronically, including two issues of the
Nuclear Constants journal translated from Russian to English. Twenty-seven country-based
INDC reports were scanned, converted to pdf format, and added to the NDS web site.

4. Development of New Generation of Nuclear Databases and Services
Significant benefits were judged to accrue from moving the major nuclear databases
and services from VMS/DBMS to other platforms. The “Migration” project was firstconsidered in 1999 by NDS, and initiated in close co-operation with NNDC (USA). NDS
was responsible for the primary nuclear reaction databases (EXFOR, CINDA and ENDF),
while NNDC staff implemented the nuclear structure and decay databases (ENSDF, NSR and
NuDat). New architecture based on relational-database and new Web technologies was
successfully developed. The project also included significant revisions of the functionality ofthe existing data services to extend and implement at an advanced level, with the final goal ofreaching a higher level of accessibility, functionality and service.
The “Migration” project at NDS aimed to create platform-independent nuclear
reaction databases and services. This work has successfully been implemented on three
nuclear reaction databases: bibliographic (CINDA in new format), experimental (EXFOR)and evaluated (ENDF) data. All three databases and software are being developed and tested
on several platforms: Linux, Windows (even VMS), MySQL, SyBase and MS-Access. Web
interfaces to all three databases were opened for public access on NDS and NNDC Web sites
in 2004.
During the past year the following items were developed:
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ENDF loading/updating software
ENDF Web retrieval system using Java-Servlet technology (with many improvements
including Dictionaries and common plots with EXFOR)Web interfaces to EXFOR, CINDA and ENDF installed and tested with MySQL(NDS) and SyBase (NNDC)
Tool for EXFOR compiler on CD-ROM for Windows distributed among workshop
participants
Charged-particle data imported from EXFOR to CINDANew CD-ROM “EXFOR-CINDA for Applications” for Linux and Windows withstand-alone database and retrieval system based on MySQL; contains a noninteractive retrieval utility for use from external software packages
CINDA compilation and updating programs
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Tasks for next year:

develop ENDF CD-ROM Retrieval systemfinish CINDA compiler’s tool to input data to databasecontinue development of EXFOR-CINDA-ENDF Relational (utilities, documentation,etc), and prepare the system for deployment to other Nuclear Data Centres.

5. Nuclear data development
Although nuclear data developments are outside the immediate operations of the
NRDC, we give a brief summary below.
Co-ordinated Research Projects (CRPs):• Update of X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Decay Data Standards for Detector Calibration andOther Applications: completed, database and document preparation in progress• Fission Product Yield Data Required for Transmutation of Minor Actinide Nuclear
Waste: completed, database and document preparation in progress• Improvement of the Standard Cross Sections for Light Elements: ongoing• Nuclear data for radiotherapy using radioisotopes or external radiation sources: ongoing• Data for the Th-U-fuel cycle: ongoing• Nuclear data for emerging technologies (RIPL-III): ongoing
Data development projects:• FENDL-2 (update)• IRDF-2002 (update of IRDF-90 V.2) – completed; database and document preparation inprogress• Validation of photonuclear library• Cross-section database for Ion Beam Analysis (IBANDL implemented, CRP proposed)
6. Publications
Some Recent Activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency in the Field of Nuclear
Data by D.D. Sood and A. Trkov, J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 255 (2003) 13-19.
Effects of the Neutron Spectrum on the Neutron Activation Analysis Constants for 94Zr and
96
Zr by B. Smodis, A. Trkov and R. Jacimovic, J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 257 (2003)
481-487.
Development of Nuclear Technique for the Detection of Landmines by D.D. Sood,
U. Rosengard and A. Trkov; pp. 13-24 in Proc. SPIE, vol. 5089, 21-25 April 2003, Orlando,
Florida, USA.
IAEA Co-ordinated Research Project: Update of X-ray and Gamma-ray Decay Data
Standards for Detector Calibration and Other Applications by A.L. Nichols, presented at Int.
Conf. on Radionuclide Metrology (ICRM2003), 2-6 June 2003, Dublin, Ireland; also
published in Appl. Radiat. Isot. 60 (2004) 247-256.
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IAEA Nuclear Data Section: Provision of Atomic and Nuclear Databases for User
Applications by D.P. Humbert, A.L. Nichols and O. Schwerer, presented at Int. Conf. onRadionuclide Metrology (ICRM2003), 2-6 June 2003, Dublin, Ireland; also published inAppl. Radiat. Isot. 60 (2004) 311-316.
Nuclear Data Requirements for the Actinides and Fission Products Build-up and Burn-up by
V.G. Pronyaev and A. Trkov, Proc. XII International Conference on Selected Problems ofModern Physics, 8-11 June 2003, Joint Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna, RussianFederation.
Quantifying Uncertainties by V.G. Pronyaev, Proc. XII International Conference on Selected
Problems of Modern Physics, 8-11 June 2003, Joint Institute of Nuclear Research, Dubna,
Russian Federation.
Contribution to Plutonium Futures: Work of the IAEA (G. Andrew) by A.L. Nichols and
A. Trkov, Proc. Conf. on Plutonium Futures, 6-10 July 2003, Albuquerque, New Mexico,USA.
Updates to the Atomic and Molecular Data Unit Databases by R.E.H. Clark, paper presented
at the International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions, 23-29 July
2003, Stockholm, Sweden.
IAEA Nuclear Data Activities: Services and Emerging Databases by A.L. Nichols and
O. Schwerer, presented at V Latinamerican Symposium on Nuclear Physics, 1-5 September
2003, Santos, Brazil.
Temporal Variation of the Neutron Flux in the Carousel Facility of a TRIGA Reactor by
A. Trkov, Proc. Nuclear Energy for New Europe 2003, 8-11 September 2003, Portoroz,
Slovenia.
IAEA Activities Related to Nuclear Data for P&T and ADS by A. Trkov, presented at
ADOPT – Int. Workshop on P&T and ADS Development, 6-8 October 2003, Mol, Belgium;
proceedings: http://www.sckcen.be/sckcen_en/activities/conf/conferences/20031006/cd/.
IAEA Nuclear Data Section: Data Development Activities and Services by A.L. Nichols,
V.G. Pronyaev and O. Schwerer, pp. 20-30 in Proc. EU Enlargement Workshop on Neutron
Measurements and Evaluations for Applications (NEMEA), 5-8 November 2003, Budapest,
Hungary, Editor: A.J.M. Plompen, EUR 21100 EN, ISBN 92-894-6041-5, 2004.
7. Workshops 2003/2004 (since 2003 NRDC meeting)• Atomic and Molecular Data for Fusion Energy Research, 8-12 Sept 2003, ICTP Trieste,
Italy.
• Nuclear Structure and Decay Data: Theory and Data Evaluation, 17-28 Nov 2003, ICTP
Trieste, Italy.
• Relational Databases for Nuclear Data Development, Dissemination and Processing:
EXFOR Implementation, Maintenance and Compilation, 1-5 December 2003, IAEA
Vienna, Austria.
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• Workshop on Nuclear Reaction Data and Nuclear Reactors: Physics, Design and Safety,
ICTP Trieste, Italy, 16 February - 12 March 2004

8. Visits and inter-centres co-operation
The following visits have taken place and contributed towards data centre co-operation:•••

V. Zerkin (IAEA/NDS) to BNL/NNDC, 20-31 October 2003: Develop Software for theManagement and Compilation of CINDA and EXFOR,
V. Zerkin (IAEA/NDS) to BNL/NNDC, 15 March – 02 April 2004: Development ofSoftware for Management and Web-Retrieval of ENDF and EXFOR Relational
Databases,
A. Sonzogni (NNDC) to NDS, 13 - 16 April 2004: Advise on the new relational versionof the NuDat nuclear database.

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Fig. 1. Statistics of accesses and retrievals from NDS and IPEN (NDS-mirror in Latin America) Web
sites.

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CJD: PROGRESS REPORT, 2002-2004
IAEA Technical Meeting“Co-ordination of the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centers”(NNDC, Brookhaven, USA, 4 – 7 October 2004)
A.I.Blokhin, V.N.Manokhin, S.A.Maev, M.V.Mikhailukova, K.I.Zolotarev, N.A.Demin
1. Staff
Four new staff members joined during the reporting period:
Krivchikov S., post-graduate student/engineer, involved in a software development (from
April 2003);
Vitvitsky R., post-graduate student/engineer, involved in a hardware development (from
April 2003);
Demin N.A., PhD, scientist, a specialist in the radiation damage analysis (from September
2003);
Zolotarev F.K., post-graduate student/junior scientist, involved in nuclear data evaluation(from May 2004);
2. Data Compilation
2.1. EXFOR activity.
1. 2002-2003 (June 1): TRANS 4127-4129 were prepared with 112 entries (17 new, 95
corrected).
2. 2003-2004 (September 1): Three final EXFOR TRANS 4130, 4131, 4132 were sent
to the NDS.
Total numbers of ENTRIES – 55, new ENTRIES - 24, corrected ones – 31.
Total record numbers – 21370.
3. 2004 (September 30): EXFOR TRANS 4133 was prepared for distribution.
4.

Considerable efforts were made to establish cooperation with the authors to getnumerical data. On the basis of such cooperation numerical data were obtained from
Khlopin Radium Institute (St.-Petersburg) on fission cross sections of heavy elementsin the energy region 1 – 200 MeV, and neutron emission data from spontaneous
fission of Am- and Cm isotopes. The data were obtained from Filatenkov’s group andLaptev&Vorobiov’s team and were introduced in EXFOR ENTRIES 41424, 41425,
41429, 41431 and 41428.
A similar activity were made concerning the transmission data in the resonanceneutron energy region for many nuclides with A=120 – 180 obtained by Grigoriev’sgroup (IPPE+JINR cooperation), the photo-fission cross sections for 23 fissile
nuclides measured by Soldatov’s group (IPPE), some data concerning the high energy
measurements from Gatchina.

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2.2 CINDA activity.
1. 2002-2003 (June 1): Three CINDA batches (CJD044-CJD046) with 2031 entries
were transmitted to the NDS.
2. 2003-2004 (September 1): Four CINDA batches (CJD047, CJD048, CJD049,
CJD050) were prepared and distributed to the NDS (3575 CINDA entries in
EXCHANGE format and 689 entries in READER format). This was possible
exclusively due to the fruitful cooperation with NDS Data Section and its computer
facilities.
3. During 2003-2004 CJD obtained 15 files in the EXCHANGE and READER formats
from the foreign Nuclear Data Centers:from NNDC – 2 in EXCHANGE format, 1 in READER format (926 lines);from NDS – 3 in EXCHANGE format (156 lines);from NEA DB - 6 in EXCHANGE format, 1 in READER format (4742 lines).
4. During 2002-2004 we were engaged in checking Cinda Entry`s coded as “many”.
Some of them were compiled again in order to split by elements. We found that it wasvery useful. In process of this work some essential errors were corrected. We aregoing to do further checking and re-compilation, if necessary, in order to greatly
diminish the number of works with code “many”. In some cases the corresponding
corrections were made in EXFOR entries.
3. Publications
In during 2002-2004 the three issues of the journal “Yadernye Konstanty” were prepared andprinted.
4. NUCLEAR DATA EVALUATION Activity
Work performed with the participation of CJD
5. New data library ACDAM for the activation/damage calculations is compiled in the
Russian Nuclear Data Center and consists from three parts:• Activation/transmutation neutron cross-section base
• Decay Data Library (DeDaL)• Damage Data Library (DDL)
Activation/transmutation neutron cross-section base
The main part of the data is FENDL-2/A with selections from:
evaluated nuclear data libraries EAF-99+ADL-3, BROND-2(3),46

ENDF/B--

VI.3, IRDF-90, JENDL-3 (fission products), CENDL-2 (fission products);
experimental data with using of mathematical methods of evaluations;empirical dependence of form of neutron threshold reaction excitation
functions;
theoretical model calculations;systematics of c-s around 14-MeV neutron energy;

Content:
From the element H (A=1) to Po (A=210), in the neutron energy range 10-5 to 20MeV and it includes 704 target isotopes with data presentation: in ENDF-6 format.
Decay Data Library (DeDaL)
The DeDaL library is completely based on the EAF-99 Decay Data Library with theminor corrections for some nuclides.
Damage Data Library (DDL)The DDL library is based on processing of the general purpose data files from the ENDF/BVI.3 and BROND-2(3) libraries.
Content: DDL library is prepared for 60 elements/isotopes in the neutron energy range 10-5
to 20- MeV. The data for main structural elements and basic impurities involved in alloys andsteels are included in the DDL in ENDF-6 format.
This work was presented on the ICFRM-11 Conference and will be published in Journal
VANT, issue “Materials science and new materials” (2004) as: A.I.Blokhin, N.A.Demin,
V.N.Manokhin,V.M.Chernov “New nuclear data base for transmutation, activation, gas
production and radiation damage calculations for fusion reactor structural materials”.
6. New version of the Russian Reactor Dosimetry File is prepared and now it is under
the compilation and benchmark testing. New evaluations were made for the 26
reactions with the covariance matrices. Some of them were included into the IRDF2002 compiled by the NDS.
7. V-nat, V-51, V-50: Neutron energy En<20 MeV; work done in collaboration with theKurchatov Institute (Moscow) and the Institute of experimental physics (Sarov), in theframe of the ISTC project#910.
8. Zr-90, Zr-91, Zr-92, Zr-94, Zr-96: Neutron energy En<20 MeV; work done incollaboration with the Institute of Experimental Physics (Sarov), in the frame of the
ISTC project#731.
9. Pb-204, Pb-206, Pb-207, Pb-208, Bi-209: Neutron energy En<20 MeV; This work
was done in collaboration with the Institute of Experimental Physics (Sarov), in theframe of the ISTC project#731.
10. Enrichment of secondary gamma-ray production data produced by neutrons withenergy En<20 MeV. Secondary gamma-ray production data are newly re-evaluatedand incorporated for some nuclides needed for in the fusion application, namely for:Al-27, Fe-nat, Cu-63, Cu-65, Zr-nat, Zr-90, Zr-91, Zr-92, Zr-94, Zr-96, Pb-nat,
Pb-204, Pb-206, Pb-207, Pb-208, Bi-209; This work was done in collaboration with
the Institute of Experimental Physics (Sarov), in the frame of the ISTC project#731.
11. CJD was engaged in re-evaluation and preparation of evaluated neutron data forfission products: Ru, Pd, Mo, Nd and Sm and other isotopes for BROND-3 Library.
The correction, processing and testing of new files is under way.
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5. Cooperation
1. A participation in the CRP “The International Reactor Dosimetry File: IRDF-2002”
organized by the IAEA NDS. Some evaluated nuclear cross sections from the Russian
Reactor Dosimetry File were proposed for a new nuclear data library IRDF-2002 (seeAppendix A).
2. In during of few years the cooperation between the CJD and the NuDaCe (ENEA,
Bologna) continues in a field of nuclear data processing and testing. In 2004 some
activity concerning the analysis the JEFF-3.0 Library was performed. In Appendix B
we presented some results.

We greatly appreciated the help of V.Pronyaev, O.Schwerer, V.Zerkin and S.Dunaeva toovercome our technical problems for successful compilation into CINDA and EXFOR
systems.
Appendix A.
Evaluated cross section data from russian reactor dosimetry file
K.I. Zolotarev
Cross section data for dosimetry reactions: 19F(n,2n)18F, 24Mg(n,p)24Na,
27
Al(n,p)27Mg, 46Ti(n,2n)45Ti, 46Ti(n,p)46m+gSc, 47Ti(n,x)46m+gSc, 48Ti(n,p)48Sc, 48Ti(n,x)47Sc,
49
Ti(n,x)48Sc, 51V(n,a)48Sc, 54Fe(n,a)51Cr, 54Fe(n,2n)53m+gFe, 56Fe(n,p)56Mn, 59Co(n,a)56Mn,
58
Ni(n,p)58Co, 63Cu(n,a)60m+gCo, 75As(n,2n)74As, 93Nb(n,n')93mNb, 103Rh(n,n')103mRh,
115
In(n,n')115mIn, 139La(n,γ)140La, 141Pr(n,2n)140Pr, 186W(n,γ)187W, 204Pb(n,n')204mPb and237
Np(n,f) were taken to the International Reactor Dosimetry File IRDF-2002 [1] from the
new version of Russian Reactor Dosimetry File. This version is the improved and extended
version of the previous version of Russian Reactor Dosimetry File - RRDF-98 [2].
New evaluations of cross sections for the reactions 27Al(n,p)27Mg, 56Fe(n,p)56Mn,
58
Ni(n,p)58Co, 103Rh(n,n')103mRh, 115In(n,n')115mIn, 139La(n,γ)140La, 139La(n,γ)140La,
204
Pb(n,n')204mPb, and revisions of cross section data from RRDF-98 file for the reactions
19
F(n,2n)18F, 46Ti(n,2n)45Ti, 46Ti(n,p)46m+gSc, 47Ti(n,x)46m+gSc, 48Ti(n,p)48Sc, 48Ti(n,x)47Sc,
49
Ti(n,x)48Sc, 51V(n,a)48Sc, 54Fe(n,a)51Cr, 54Fe(n,2n)53m+gFe, 59Co(n,a)56Mn, 63Cu(n,a)60m+gCo,
75
As(n,2n)74As, 141Pr(n,2n)140Pr, 237Np(n,f) were carried out at the Institute of Physics andPower Engineering (IPPE), Russia, Obninsk in 2001-2003 years.
1. Summary Report of the Final Technical Meeting on “The International Reactor
Dosimetry File: IRDF-2002” prepared by P.J. Griffin and R.P. Paviotti-Corcuera, Report
INDC (NDS)-448, IAEA, Vienna, 2003.
2. Zolotarev, K.I., Ignatyuk, A.V.., Manokhin, V.N., et al: “RRDF−98, Russian Reactor
Dosimetry File”, Report (NDS)-193, Rev.0 , IAEA, Vienna, 1999.

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Appendix B.
Processing of the JEFF-3.0 library for the MCNP calculation.
A.Blokhin, M.Pescarini, R.Orsi.
1. It was performed a preliminary investigation on the JEFF-3.0 library of evaluatednuclear data files, compiled by the NEA DATA BANK. 340 elements/isotopes were
tested through proper data processing with the NJOY system. The tests, where
addressed to verify the self-consistency and the regular generation of processed files.
In the frame of this work many problems emerged and, in particular, it was considerednecessary to intervene into the evaluated data files to perform the needed corrections.
The following nuclides, in particular, presented problems.
•

Na-22, Ar-36,38 and 40, Co-58 and 58m and Ni-59 present not complete
evaluated data sets: namely some DADE, double differential cross sections inenergy and angle for secondary neutrons and charge particles are not present;• The format of various cross sections files like K-nat, Ni-60, Eu-151, Os-nat,
Pb-207, U-238, Pu-238,239 and 242, Cm-242 and Cf-252 were not completely
correct;
Part of the needed corrections, referring to the previous two points, is contained in the
NEA DATA BANK Internet site at the section “JEFF-3.0 library feedback”. The
nuclides K-nat, Ni-60 and Eu-151 were treated in ENEA Bologna in order to solve theproblems emerged.
2. As a first step, in order to test the JEFF-3.0 library, it was decided to produce alibrary in ACE format, at the temperature of 300 K, for all the 340 nuclides of theevaluated library. It was decided to follow this program of work.
•••

First - It was considered to generate an ACE library, based exclusively on theoriginal files contained in the JEFF-3.0 library: without, in particular, any
correction introduced at the level of evaluation;
Second - It was considered the possibility to produce another ACE library
containing all the corrections suggested for a part of the 340 nuclides;
Third - It was decided to process the nuclides having URR (unresolved
resonance region) data not only with the traditional UNRESR NJOY module
but, in addition, with the PURR module, in order to obtain sets of probability
tables to be used in transport calculations with the MCNP-4C2 and MCNPX
systems. The p-tables data allow, in particular, to take better into account the
self-shielding effects of resonance absorption in the fast neutron energy range
in Monte-Carlo calculations.

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3. According to the recommendations of the NEA DATA BANK, the data processing of
the JEFF- 3.0 library was performed with the latest version of the NJOY-99.90
system.
4. 17 evaluated data files presented the following problems.
•••Be-9 – not correct threshold energy for the Q-value;
F-19 – normalization problems for DE cross sections in (n,np) reaction andfor DADE cross sections in (n,a) reactions;Na-23 – not correct reference system presentation of the (n, n’-cont) reaction,
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namely CM instead of LAB system;
Al-27 – not correct format presentation for DADE cross sections;Si-29 – energy grid not always monotonic;
Si-30 – not correct threshold energy for the Q-value;
P-31 – not correct threshold energy for the Q-value;
Ca-nat – energy grid not always monotonic;
Sc-45 – not correct reference system presentation of the (n, n’-cont) and(n,2n) reactions, namely CM instead LAB system; not correct presentation of
DE cross sections in (n,na) and (n,np) reactions;Ti-nat – energy grid not always monotonic;
Mo-97 – not correct DADE cross sections for (n,xp) reaction;
Mo-100 –not correct DADE cross sections for (n,xp), (n,xd), (n,xt)
reactions;Ba-135 – not correct DADE cross sections for (n,na) reaction;
U-233 – energy grid not always monotonic;
U-234 – not correct energy balance for the total gamma-production;
Pu-239 – not correct reference system presentation of the (n, n’-cont) reaction,
namely CM instead LAB system;
Cf-249 - not correct reference system presentation of the (n, 2n), (n,3n) and(n,fiss) reactions, namely CM instead LAB system.

Concerning the format presentation of the DADE cross sections, it was verified that the
NJOY system is able to cancel the negative probabilities in the DADE data but theadjustments operated not always produce realistic (physical based) cross section trends.
For this reason it is recommended to intervene inside the original evaluated data file to
avoid, through proper re-evaluation, that negative values for the DADE data may be
produced.

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ACTIVITY of CAJAD
for the
IAEA Technical Meeting:
Brookhaven, USA, 4-7 October 2004
S.Babykina
Nuclear Structure and Reaction Data Center,
Kurchatov’s Institute,
Moscow
Our Exfor activity had two main direction:
1. Compilation A -Library.
After last meeting 2003 we prepared A056 , A057, A058 and A059
Trans files. These Trans files contains astrophysical data, fission data, monitor
reaction data. The files include new entries and some corrected old entries.

2. Team-work with NEA DATA-BANK.
During 2003 year 100 Entries were prepared and included in O-library. These
Entries contain mainly differential data for elastic and inelastic scattering andproduction cross section radioactive and stable isotopes, data for material
analysis by charged beams. This work is orientated mainly for nuclear wastes
transformation, medical applications and material analysis.
All our activity connects with compilation papers, which have been publishedin scientific journals. Often authors use ‘strange’ units of measurement forexperimental data, give ‘strange’ definition physical processes. (see O1072, forexample). What has to compiler does in this cases? These complex cases often
present in the papers in last time.

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3. Checking Codes.
We use to check our TRANSES and ENTRIES two checking codes- our checking code-

CHEX from V. McLane

It is very useful, because the codes are not similar and different errors are finding.

4. Evaluations
Some evaluations of production cross-sections for reactions, whichwere not measured yet. Energy region is limited by beam energy of usual cyclotron(< 30 MeV). The evaluations use nuclear reactions systematic
One example of similar evaluation is given on next page.

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Center of Nuclear Physical Data (CNPD)
Status report for the IAEA Technical Meeting, Brookhaven, Upton, USA, October 4-7, 2004
S.V. Taova
Russian Federal Nuclear Center-VNIIEF
Russia, 607190, Sarov, Nizhni Novgorod region, Mira Ave., 37
Compilation activity
This year the compilation of experimental data was performed in frame of Project #RP2-2403-SR-02 “Compilation and Evaluation of Alpha-Induced Nuclear Reaction Cross
Sections for Astrophysics” of the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation(CRDF). There have been compiled data on alpha-induced reactions for the nuclei with 8≤ Z
≤32 (24Mg, 28Si, 32S, 36Ar, 40Ca) and Ec.m.≤ 20 MeV. Five transmission tapes (TRANS F015,
F016, F017, F018 and F019) have been prepared. More than 120 entries were included into
the EXFOR data library.
Besides, a great amount of work on data digitizing was performed. The processed data
were included to the entries with the “T” identifier.
Brief review and analysis of the compiled works are presented in the technical paper
for the International Conference “Nuclear Data for Science and Technology”, Santa-Fe, USA,[1].

Evaluation activity
Processing of compiled data allowed obtaining parameters of Woods-Saxon potential
with volume absorption in the α-particle energy range lower and higher than the Coulomb
barrier for the 36Ar+α and 40Ca+α systems. They were obtained as a result of existing opticalpotentials modification and are intended to be used in a statistical Houser-Feshbach model
widely applied in astrophysical calculations of nuclear reaction cross-sections.
It was planned to obtain estimated data using the EMPIRE-2 code. However some of the
drawbacks revealed (isospin mixing is not taken into account in this code) necessitatedaddressing Prof. T. Rauscher, leading programmer of the NON-SMOKER code. There has
been made an arrangement with him to perform the calculations with the optical model
parameters obtained.
The results of work on obtaining optical model parameters are presented in the technicalpaper for the International Conference “Nuclear Data for Science and Technology”, Santa-Fe,
USA, [2].

Data base development
This year there has been completed the creation of a new “SaBa” database version –library of evaluated and experimental data on charged particles interaction with light nuclei.
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The data on more than 120 reaction channels are available in it today. The library is oriented
to solve astrophysics problems and contains information useful for the developers ofastrophysics applications. The following essential changes occurred in the library.
1. The interface is updated.
2. The library was supplemented with new data. There appeared the opportunity to compare
the cross-sections values stored in SaBa to the data from ECPL and FENDL libraries.
3. The rate values of all reactions presented in SaBa were calculated and introduced. For
these values there also exists the possibility of comparing them to the data from NACRE
library.
4. There appeared new means making it possible to qualitatively realize fitting ofexperimental data:- the resonance part fitting is realized;- the extrapolation to the area of low energies is performed.
5. There was realized the possibility of experimental data introduction by the user
immediately.
Now the testing takes place and the execution of documentation is coming to an end.
At the beginning of the coming year we shall be ready to expose the library for free access.

1. S.Dunaeva, V.McLane, M.Savin, S.Taova. Review of experimental data on alphainduced reactions of some nuclei (Mg-24, Si-28, S-32, Ar-36, Ca-40) in terms ofastrophysical applications.
2. A.Zvenigorodskii, L.Generalov, S.Taova. Optical model parameters of alpha induced
reactions on Ar-36.

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Progress Report (2002-2004)
To the NRDC Meeting (4-7 October 2004, Brookhaven, USA)ATOMKI NUCLEAR REACTION DATA GROUP
Institute of Nuclear Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (ATOMKI)
Debrecen, Hungary
Tárkányi F., Takács S., Szelecsényi F., Ditrói F., Fenyvesi A., Kovács Z., 6] FV=Mahunka I.,
Andó L., Király B., Csikai J.

Introduction
The main task and profile of the Atomki Nuclear Reaction Data Group is themeasurement, compilation, evaluation and application of the low and medium energy
charged particle nuclear reaction data. The work is done on the frame ofinternational collaborations. The measurement, compilation and evaluation works areconnected to international projects and to the every day applications at the homeinstitute and at institutes of collaborating partners.

Experimental works
Cross sections for production of different residual radionuclei induced by low
and medium energy light ion beams are important for a variety of applications and ofresearch studies. The experimental data is the basis for applications demanding
accurate data and for model calculations to test the capability of the models and toadjust the optimal parameters. During the last years we have continued thesystematic measurement of excitation functions of charged particle reactions formany different applications (see list of references).
These experiments were done at the MGC 20E cyclotron and VdG-5 accelerator
in Debrecen and at cyclotrons of foreign laboratories in the frame of well establishedlong term collaboration, in:• the Institute of Nuclear Chemistry (FZ Jülich, Germany),• the Cyclotron Laboratory of the Free University of Brussels (VUB, Brussels,
Belgium),• the Cyclotron Radioisotope Center of the Tohoku University (CYRIC, Sendai,
Japan),• the Cyclotron Laboratory of the Abo Akademi (Turku, Finland),• the Division of Advanced Technology for Medical Imaging of the National
Institute of Radiological Sciences (Chiba, Japan),• the Radionuclide Production Laboratory of the Themba Laboratory for
Accelerator Based Sciences (Somerset West, South Africa).
The theoretical calculation of the measured data was done in collaboration with
scientist from• Institute of Theoretical Physics, IPPE, Obninsk, Russia.
The results published in the period covered can be obtained in the references.

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Main application fields of the new data measurements
Production of medical radioisotopes for diagnostic and for therapy
In the field of the production of diagnostic and the therapeutic radioisotopes
the nuclear reaction data are mostly used to optimise the production circumstances(high yield, minimal impurity level, low cost). Recommended database weredeveloped for production of the most widely used radioisotopes in the fame of an
IAEA CRP. The recommended data sets, however requires validation and additional
measurements in selected energy regions. The cross-section database for the newly
introduced positron and gamma emitters is usually very poor. In many cases basic
data are missing, therefore new measurements vitally important.
The database in the field of the production of therapeutic radioisotopes withcharged particle induced reactions even less developed. In most of cases either noexperimental data are available or only contradicting data sets were published,
except a few well-measured reactions. To improve the situation a Co-ordinatedResearch Project were started in 2003 with title “Nuclear data for production oftherapeutic radionuclides”.
The Debrecen group performs intensive experimental work in both application fields.

Excitation functions of monitor reactions
The importance of the monitor reactions is well known in the field of neutronand charged particle induced reactions. They are broadly used both in irradiations forpractical applications and for basic research. We continue our systematic work toextend the list of the charged particle monitor reactions, to validate the existing
database for series of reactions with integral measurements and to compare thedifferent monitor reactions.

Activation cross sections for accelerator technology
Several applications make use of nuclear data up to 100 MeV including
accelerator technology (shielding, low activation materials, collimators, target
backings, secondary neutron sources etc.). With regard to input beam the proton anddeuteron induced reaction are most widely used. Recent model intercomparisions
underline the importance of the experimental data. The main goal of ourinvestigations is to complete the experimental data base for the not measured,
missing elements, and for the production of short half radioisotopes on importantelements where the database for longer lived products are well measured.

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Compilations and evaluations
EXFOR compilations
During the 2002-2004 period 47 charged particle entries were compiled at
ATOMKI with experimental data inputs mostly from Hungary (ATOMKI) andGermany (FZ Jülich).
The compilation activity shows raising tendency. Practically all old missing
works from Debrecen and Jülich (about 90%) were compiled. The extensive
experimental work in both institutes gives permanent task for further compilation
activity. New compilation list will appear soon in connection with the Therapeutic
CRP.

Upgrading of the charged particle cross-section database for medical
radioisotope production: diagnostic radioisotopes
The Debrecen group is participating in the upgrading of the IAEA
recommended cross-section data base for charged particle induced reactions
relevant to production of radioisotopes used for medical diagnostic and for related
reactions to monitor beam parameters. During 2002-2004 the upgrading of thedatabase for production of PET radioisotopes was completed. Presently the
upgrading of the reaction cross section data for production of diagnostic gamma
emitters is in progress.

Development of database for production of therapeutic radionuclides
The main contributions of the Debrecen group to the development of thedatabase are the new measurements and the compilation of the cross section data
sets of the dedicated charged particle reaction (compilation, critical selection,comparison with the integral data etc.)

Cross-section database for production of 103Pd from Rh, 123,124I from Te, 201Tl
from Tl
In the production process of medical radioisotopes the so-called "targetry"plays a very important role. For standardisation of high intensity solid targets a coordinated project was initiated by the IAEA: "Standardised High Current Targets for
Production of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radionuclides". The project deals with all
aspects of the production of 103Pd, 123,124I and 201Tl radioisotopes by using Rh, Te
and Tl targets. Compilation and evaluation was done by the Debrecen group for theparticipating stable isotopes of targets and for the backing materials. The database
will be published in the near future in the IAEA Technical Report Series.

Charged particle cross-section database for thin layer activation technique
To deduce depth-activity curves either new measurements has to be done on
the investigated material or the knowledge of the nuclear reaction data and of theelemental composition are required. The detailed measurements for each target arevery time consuming; therefore in most cases it is more fruitful to obtain the activity

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distribution with calculation and to perform checking and validation only at few points
with more simple experiments. Unfortunately presently no evaluated cross section
database exists for thin layer activation studies. Therefore for practical use in the
ATOMKI an independent database for TLA is under development by using evaluatedcross section data. Presently it contains p, d, 3He and alpha-particle induced
reactions up to 30-40 MeV on the following elements:
Al, Ti, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Nb, Y, Mo, Rh, Pd, Cd, W, Ta, Pt, Ir.

Nuclear data service
The ATOMKI Group continues to distribute compiled or evaluated crosssection / thick target yield data for low and medium energy charged particle
induced nuclear reactions mainly connected to cyclotron applications.
Staff
The staffs connected to the experimental data measurement consist of sevenphysicists and two chemists. Out of them three physicists are working in part time ondata compilation and evaluation. All are engaged in practical application of the
ATOMKI cyclotron

References

2002-2004

Hermanne A., Sonck M., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Shubin Yu. N.:
Study on alternative production of 103Pd and characterisation of contaminants in the
deuteron irradiation of 103Rh up to 21 MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 187 (2002) 3.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)
Ido T., Hermanne A., Ditrói F., Szûcs Z., Mahunka I., Tárkányi F.:
Excitation functions of proton induced nuclear reactions on natRb from 30 to 70 MeV.
Implication for the production of 82Sr and other medically important Rb and Sr
radioisotopes.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 194 (2002) 369.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic isotopes)

Takács S., Tárkányi F., Sonck M., Hermanne A.:
New cross-sections and intercomparison of proton monitor reactions on Ti, Ni andCu.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 188 (2002) 106.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: monitor reactions)60

Takács S., Tárkányi F., Sonck M., Hermanne A.:
Investigation of the natMo(p,x)96mgTc nuclear reaction to monitor proton beams: New
measurements and consequences on the earlier reported data.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 198 (2002) 183.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: monitor reactions)Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S., Al-Abyad M., Mustafa M. G., Shubin Yu. N.,
Zhuang Y.:
New data and evaluation of 3He-induced nuclear reactions on Cu.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 196 (2002) 215.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: monitor reactions)Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Szelecsényi F., Sonck M., Hermanne A.:
Measurement and evaluation of the excitation functions for alpha particle induced
nuclear reactions on niobium.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 198 (2002) 11.
(related project: database for thin layer activation)

Hermanne A., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Bolbos R.:
Cross section for the charged particle production of the therapeutic radionuclide Ag111 and its PET imagins analogue Ag-104g.
Annales Universitatis Turkuensis, Seria D 499 (2002) 14.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)

Hermanne A., Sonck M., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Shubin Yu. N.:
Deuteron bombardment of 103Rh: A new promising pathway for the production of
103
Pd.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 2 (2002) 1286.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)

Ido T., Hermanne A., Ditrói F., Szûcs Z., Mahunka I., Tárkányi F.:
Re-measurement of the excitation function of the 85Rb(p,4n)82Sr nuclear reaction
near the threshold: relevance to the production of a 82Sr(82Rb) generator system witha medium energy cyclotron.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 2 (2002) 1310.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic isotopes)

Qaim S. M., Tárkányi F., Oblozinsky P., Gul K., Hermanne A., Mustafa M. G.,
Nortier M., Scholten B., Shubin Yu. N., Takács S., Zhuang Y.:
Charged-particle cross section database for medical radioisotope production.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 2 (2002) 1282.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic isotopes, monitor reactions)61

Scholten B., Hess E., Takács S., Kovács Z., Tárkányi F., Coenen H. H., Qaim S.
M.:
Cross section measurements on gas targets relevant to the production of thepositron emitting radionuclides 14O, 18F and 76Br.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 2 (2002) 1278.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic isotopes)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Andó L., Vera-Ruiz H., Shubin Yu. N., Hermanne A.:
Status of the database for production of medical radioisotopes of 103Pd 123,124I, 201Tl
by using Rh, Te and Tl targets.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 2 (2002) 1318.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotopes)

Baglin C. M., Browne E., Norman E. B., Molnár G., Belgya T., Révay Zs.,
Szelecsényi F.:
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Ga: a standard for high-energy calibration of Ga detectors.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators,
Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 481 (2002) 365.
(related projects: database for gamma calibration standards)

Szelecsényi F., Suzuki K., Kovács Z., Takei M., Okada K.:
Production possibility of 60,61,62Cu radioisotopes by alpha induced reactions on cobalt
for PET studies.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 187 (2002)153.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic isotopes)

Tárkányi F.:
Production and application of therapeutic radioisotopes. Activity on the related
nuclear reaction data.
Summary report of the Consultants’ Meeting on Nuclear Data for Production of
Therapeutic Radioisotopes. Prepared by R.C. Haight and R. Paviotti-Corcuera.
Vienna, IAEA (INDC(NDS)-432) 0 (2002) 63.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)
Kovács Z., Scholten B., Tárkányi F., Coenen H. H., Qaim S. M.:
Cross section measurements using gas and solid targets for production of thepositron-emitting radionuclide O-14.
Radiochimica Acta 91 (2003) 185.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Takács S., Szûcs Z., Tárkányi F., Hermanne A., Sonck M.:
Evaluation of proton induced reactions on 100Mo: New cross sections for productionof 99mTc and 99Mo.
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 257 (2003) 195.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

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Takács S., Tárkányi F., Hermanne A., Paviotti de Corcuera R.:
Validation and upgrading of the recommended cross section data of charged particle
reactions used for production of PET radioisotopes.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 211 (2003) 169.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S., Szelecsényi F., Hermanne A., Sonck M.:
Activation cross-sections of alpha induced nuclear reactions on iron up to 40 MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 207 (2003) 381.
(related project: database for thin layer activation)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Hermanne A., Ditrói F., Andó L., Heselius S.-J.,
Bergman J.:
New experimental data on excitation functions for practical applications of alphainduced nuclear reactions on Ta up to 30 MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 211 (2003) 22.
(related project: database for thin layer activation)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S.:
Excitation functions of 3He-particle induced nuclear reaction on iron.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 211 (2003) 312.
(related project: database for thin layer activation)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Szelecsényi F., Ditrói F., Hermanne A., Sonck M.:
Excitation functions of deuteron induced nuclear reactions on natural tungsten up to
50 MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 211 (2003) 319.
(related project: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Kovács Z., Tárkányi F., Scholten B., Coenen H. H., Qaim S. M.:
Cross sections of proton induced reactions on nitrogen: Determination of 14O and 13N
contaminants in 11C production.
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, Supplement 46 (2003)
267.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Van der Walt T. N., Steyn G. F., Suzuki K., Okada K.:
Investigation of the natZn(p,x)62Zn nuclear process up to 70 MeV: a new 62Zn/62Cu
generator.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes 58 (2003) 377(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

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Fukumura T., Okada K., Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Suzuki K.:
Practical production of 61Cu via natCo(α,2n)61Cu reaction and preparation of 61CuATSM.
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, Supplement 46 (2003)
286.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Suzuki K., Yoshida Y., Ogawa M., Kovács Z., Szelecsényi F.:
A new production method of / 11C/CH3I using a loop technique.
Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals. Supplement 46 (2003)
241.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Suzuki K., Takei M., Okada K.:
Investigation of direct production of 62Cu radioisotope at low energy multiparticle
accelerator for PET studies.
International Symposium on Utilization of Accelerators. Sao Paulo, Brazil, 26-30
Nov., 2001. Proceedings. Vienna, IAEA (IAEA Conference and Symposium Papers
16/CD, IAEA-SM/366-217P) 0 (2003) 1.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Hermanne A.:
Nuclear reaction data for accelerator-produced therapeutic radioisotopes. Status
report on the activity at Atomki in Debrecen.
Nuclear Data for Production of Therapeutic Radionuclides. Vienna, IAEA.
INDC(NDS)-444 0 (2003) 65.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)
Fenyvesi A., Tárkányi F., Heselius S.-J.:
Excitation functions of nuclear reactions induced by 3He-particles on cobalt.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 222 (2004) 355.
(related project: database for thin layer activation, production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic
radioisotopes)

Hermanne A., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Bolbos R.:
Experimental cross sections for charged particle production of the therapeutic
radionuclide 111Ag and its PET imaging analogue 104m,gAg.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 217 (2004) 193.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic and diagnostic radioisotopes)

Hermanne A., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Bolbos R.:
Cross section measurements of proton and deuteron induced formation of 103Ag innatural palladium.
Radiochimica Acta 92 (2004) 215.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)

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Scholten B., Takács S., Tárkányi F., Coenen H. H., Qaim S. M.:
Excitation functions of deuteron induced nuclear reactions on enriched 78Kr withparticular relevance to the production of 76Br.
Radiochimica Acta 92 (2004) 203.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)
Tárkányi F., Hermanne A., Takács S., Ditrói F., Dityuk A. I., Shubin Yu. N.:
Excitation functions for production of radioisotopes of niobium, zirconium and yttriumby irradiation of zirconium with deuterons.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 217 (2004) 373.
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Ditrói F., Hermanne A., Sonck M., Shubin Yu. N.:
Excitation functions of deuteron induced nuclear reactions on natural zinc up to 50
MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 217 (2004) 531.
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Hermanne A., Takács S., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Cross sections for production of the therapeutic radioisotopes 198Au and 199Au in
proton and deuteron induced reactions on 198Pt.
Radiochimica Acta 92 (2004) 223.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)
Uddin M. S., Hagiwara M., Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Baba M.:
Experimental studies on the proton-induced activation reactions of molybdenum inthe energy range 22-67 MeV.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes 60 (2004) 911.
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Uddin M. S., Hagiwara M., Kawata N., Itoga T., Hirabayashi N., Baba M.,
Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Csikai Gy.:
Measurement of excitation functions of the proton-induced activation reactions on
tantalum in the energy range 28-70 MeV.
Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Supplement 4 (2004)160.
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Fukumura T., Okada K., Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Suzuki K.:
Practical production of 61Cu using natural Co target and its simple purification with achelating resin for 61Cu-ATSM.
Radiochimica Acta 92 (2004) 209.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)
Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Suzuki K., Okada K., Fukumura T., Mukai K.:
Formation of 60Cu and via Co+3He reactions up to 70 MeV: production possibility of60
Cu for PET studies.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms 222 (2004) 364.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)
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Tárkányi F., Takács S., Hermanne A., Van den Winkel P., Van der Zwart R.:
Investigation of the production of the therapeutic radioisotope 114mIn through protonand deuteron induced nuclear reactions on cadmium
In: Schriften des Forschungszentrums Jülich, General and Interdisciplinary, Vol. 3(eds. Qaim S. M., Coenen H.), FZ Jülich, Jülich 2004, p.325.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)
Szelecsényi F., Kovács Z., Suzuki K., Fukumura T., Okada K., Mukai K.:
Production possibility of copper radioisotopes from cobalt target for PET studies.
In: Schriften des Forschungszentrums Jülich, General and Interdisciplinary, Vol. 3(eds. Qaim S. M., Coenen H.), FZ Jülich, Jülich 2004, p.313.
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)
Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Csikai J., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara M., Baba M., Shubin Yu.
N., Dityuk A. I.:
Activation cross sections of longer lived products of proton induced nuclear reactions
on zinc.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes (in press).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S., Csikai J., Hermanne A., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara
M., Baba M., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Activation cross-sections of light ion induced nuclear reactions on platinum: proton
induced reactions.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms (in press).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Ditrói F., A. Hermanne A., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Activation cross-sections of light ion induced nuclear reactions on platinum: deuteroninduced reactions.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms (in press).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Uddin M. S., Hagiwara M., Baba M., Tárkányi F., Ditrói F.:
Experimental studies on excitation functions of the proton-induced activation
reactions on silver.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Hermanne A., Tárkányi F., Takács S., Sz cs Z., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Experimental study of the cross sections of SDUWLFOHLQGXFHGUHDFWLRQVRQ209Bi.
Applied Radiation and Isotopes (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)

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Ditrói F., Takács S., Tárkányi F.:
Evaluation of reaction cross section data used for thin layer activation technique.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács D., Mahunka I., Csikai J., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara
M., Baba M., Ido T., Hermanne A. , Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Excitation functions of proton induced reactions on natSn and natCd: relevance to the
production of 111In and 114mIn for medical applications.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic- and therapeutic radioisotopes)

Tárkányi F., Takács S., Ditrói F., Csikai J., Hermanne A., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara
M., Baba M, Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Measurement of activation cross sections of the proton-, deuteron- and alpha particle
induced nuclear reactions on platinum.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S., Király B., Hermanne A., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara
M., Baba M, Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Cross sections of the proton induced nuclear reactions on iridium.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

Tárkányi F., Ditrói F., Takács S., Csikai J., Mahunka I., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara
M., Baba M., Ido T., Hermanne A., Sonck M., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Excitation functions for production of 88Zr and 88Y by proton and deuteron irradiationof Mo, Nb, Zr and Y.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Ditrói F., Tárkányi F., Csikai J., Uddin M. S., Hagiwara M., Baba M.: Investigationof activation cross-sections of the proton induced nuclear reactions on natural iron at
medium energies.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation, database for accelerator technology)

67Hermanne A, Tárkányi F., Takács S., Shubin Yu. N.:
Experimental determination of cross section of d-induced reactions on natPd.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 2, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related projects: database for thin layer activation)

Hermanne A., Tárkányi F., Takács S., Sz cs Z., Shubin Yu. N., Dityuk A. I.:
Experimental study of the cross sections of SDUWLFOHLQGXFHGUHDFWLRQVRQ209Bi.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: therapeutic radioisotopes)

Vermeulen C., Steyn G. F., Nortier F. M, Van der Walt T. N., Szelecsényi F.,
Kovács Z., Qaim S. M.:
Excitation functions and production rates of radionuclides produced in the proton
bombardment of natPr and natLa.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Nuclear Data for Science andApplications, September 27-October 1, Santa Fe, USA (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Szelecsényi F., Steyn G. F., Kovács Z., Van der Walt T. N., Suzuki K., Okada K.,
Mukai K.:
New cross-section data for the 66Zn(p,n)66Ga, 68Zn(p,3n)66Ga, natZn(p,xn)66Ga,
68
Zn(p,2n)67Ga and natZn(p,xn)67Ga nuclear reactions up to 100 MeV.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms (submitted).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic radioisotopes)

Szelecsényi F., Steyn, G. F., Kovács Z., Vermeulen, Van der Meulen N. P., Van
der Walt T. N., Suzuki K., Okada K., Mukai K.:
Investigation of the 66Zn(p,2pn)64Cu and 68Zn(p,x)64Cu nuclear processes up to 100
MeV: production of 64Cu.
Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions
with Materials and Atoms (in press).
(related project: production of medical radioisotopes: diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotopes)

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P8
Report to 2004 NRDC Meeting

Progress of Nuclear Data Evaluation and Related Studies in
CNDC and CNDCNGe Zhigang
CHINA NUCLEAR DATA CENTER, CHINA INSTITUTE OF ATOMIC ENERGY
P.O.Box 275-41, Beijing 102413, P.R.Chinae-mail: gezg@iris.ciae.ac.cn

The following progress are obtained in collaborating with China Nuclear Data
Coordination Network(CNDCN).
1. Nuclear data evaluation works
 Neutron data evaluation
Light nuclides: The updated evaluations of H, D, and T have been finished. The whole
set of neutron data including the MF-6 of 9Be, 12C have been calculated and evaluatedbased on new reaction model LUNF series codes for light nuclei and experimental data.
Structure nuclides: 28,29,30,natSi, 50,52,53,54,natCr, 64,66,67,68,70,72,73Zn, 182,183,184,186,natW,197Au
22 structure material nuclides have been calculated and evaluated on the basis of theexperimental data, the output file contained MF=1-6 in ENDF/B-6 format. Fission
product nuclides:75,77,79 As, 70,71, 72,73,74, 75, 76,77,78,natGe, 174mLu, 148mPm, 85,87,natRb,
69,71,nat
Ga, 86Kr, 129I, 89Sr, 125Sb, 123,133,135Xe, 89Y, 92,94,95,96,97,98,100,natMo, 113,115,123,natIn,
120,122,124,125,126
Sn, 93Nb evaluations have been completed. The 101 FP evaluations of
CENDL-3.0 have been selected to join in the international comparison of FP andrecommend by WPEC Subgroup 21. Actinides: On the basis of the new model code
FUNF for fission nuclei and the new experimental data adjusting the model parameters
carefully, the new evaluations of 233,234,235,236U, 241,242Am, 236,237,238,239Np and 232,233,234Th
have been performed.
 Structure and decay data
CNDC and CNDCN have taken permanent responsibility for evaluating and updating
NSDD for A=51, and 195-198.The mass chain A=197 have been revised using available
experimental decay and reaction data, and A=196 is being updated. Updated evaluationof A=197 has been sent to NNDC, USA and will be published in NDS in 2004. The
evaluations of mass chain A=52-56 were being updated at Jilin University. Decay data of232
Th, 231,233Pa, 232,233,234,236U have been intercompared and checked. The decay data of233
U were being evaluated on the basis of the new measured data.
2. Nuclear model study and related codes development
 Nuclear reaction model study
A new model was improved and completed for 1p shell light nuclides, whichcontains the dynamics and kinematics of nuclear reactions.

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A method to set up file-6 of light nuclei for evaluated neutron data in ENDF/B-6
format below 20 MeV has been established and the energy balance was strictly
considered. This method has been used in the evaluation of n+12C.
The possibility of 5He emission has been investigated in the light nuclear reactions,and the formulation for calculating of the 5He emission was developed. Also the
double differential cross sections of 5He emission, as well as the spectra of neutron
and alpha particle from the breakup of 5He, were set up and used in the series codes
of LUNF.
Covariance study
A code for evaluating the covariance matrix of experimental data was developed.
The covariance data are output in ENDF/B-6 format. The code together with thespline fitting code for multi-sets of correlative data was used to practically evaluate
the covariance data for 58,60,61,62,64,natNi and 63,65,natCu and the reasonable results havebeen got. A program RAC for calculating covariance data of light nuclide wasdeveloped, based on the R matrix theory. The program has been tentatively used to
calculate the covariance data for 6Li and 10B, the reasonable results have been got forthe cross sections up to 5 MeV.
The systematic study of fission yield data
Based on the mass distribution data up to 200 MeV measured by Zoller, thesystematic on dependence of chain yield on incident neutron energy for each mass
number A was studied. And also the systematics of mass distribution on mass A andincident neutron energy was investigated by using 5 (or 3) Gaussian model. The
calculated results could reproduce the experimental data used well. The investigation
also shows that the correlation between the parameters of the systematic and theyields calculated with the systematics is quite complicated and, in general, is quite
strong.
The study on the dependence of yield on energy
Taken some typical important fission products from 235, 238U fission, and thedependences of fission yield on incident neutron energy were studied. The
covariance data were evaluated for each set of experimental data and the correlation
among the data due to the error of fission rate (or normalization), detector efficiency,
decay data etc. was taken into account in the fitting and the covariance matrix was
obtained for the fit. The results show that the data for most of product nuclides, canbe fitted with a linear function. But for some special product nuclides, the data haveto be fitted with a spline function.
UNF, PREUNFThe UNF code (Version 2003) for nuclear data model calculations with the unified
Hauser-Feshbach and exciton model has been completed. An interface code
PREUNF with RIPL database has been developed, and used as the key code in the
CENDL-3 nuclear data evaluations.
FUNF, PREFUNF
The updated version of code FUNF, used for actinides model calculation, wasimproved compare with previous version. The code has been validated by using forsome actinides calculations. The related interface code PREFUNF with RIPL
database has been finished too.
APMN
APMN is a program for automatically searching a set of optimal optical potential
parameters in E  300 MeV energy region by means of the improved fastest falling
method, which is suitable for non-fissile medium-heavy nuclei with the light70

projectiles. One set of optical potential parameters may be suitable from 1 to 40
target nuclei obtained based on their experimental data simultaneously.
TTPowerful software designed for nuclear data evaluation under WindowsTM and Linux
platforms. The main function of TT included the retrieving and plotting theevaluated data from the ENDF/B-6 format libraries and EXFOR database. The crosssections (MF=3), angular distributions (MF=4) can be plotted. TT also can be used
for plotting the free format data.

3. Nuclear data benchmark testing and validation works
The benchmark testing of CENDL-3 was continued. The testing of Pu, U isotopes,
232
Th , 237Np, Cu, Al, Pb, Fe, D, C and some actinides of CENDL have been performed
with available benchmarks. The NJOY system was used for generating the libraries forcalculations. According to the benchmark testing results, improvements have been
introduced into revaluations of some nuclei.
The multigroup cross section libraries based on the CENDL-3, several multigroupcross section libraries of WIMS: WIMS 69, WIMS 82, CPM 69, CWIMS 69 and 123
groups library used for SCALE-4 were set up for the reactor physic performances and
ADS project. A MCNP Monte Carlo library of CENDL-3 were generated and used in thebenchmark testing of CENDL-3.
4. The nuclear data work for ADS project
A library of continuum cross sections (at temperature
500K 850K 1200K 1500K 2000K) for MCNP code was established, which contains
light nuclides H 9Be, O, Al , material nuclides Cu, Fe, Cr and fissile nuclides
233,234,235,236,238,239
U, 238,239,240,241,242Pu.
A code MEND used for nuclear data calculations in the medium-high energy is
being developed. Investigate the international experimental, theoretical nuclear data andrelevant evaluation tools for the study of nuclear data in medium-high energy. The
fission spectrum and number of prompt neutron per fission were calculated using the
Quantum Molecular Dynamics (QMD), Statistical Decay Model (SDM) and fission
statistical models in energy 100~3000MeV for nuclides 232Th, 233,235,236,238U, 235Np,
242,243
Am, 240~250Cm, 249Cf, 247Bf and 237~242,244,246Pu
5. Nuclear data library works
 The third version of China Evaluated Nuclear Data Library (CENDL-3) contains thedata about 200 nuclides in the energy range from 10-5eV to 20MeV. The benchmark
testing and validation for most important structure material, actinides nuclides havebeen done. Related technical documents for CENDL-3 are being prepared.
 By the support of Ministry of Science and Technology of China, Nuclear Basic Data
Library is being constructing. This library contains the basic information, charactersof nucleus and nuclear reaction model parameters, a series of special nuclear
databases. This project will be finished in two or three years and will be available forthe world through the Internet.

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Japan Charged-Particle Nuclear Reaction Data Group(JCPRG)
Executive Committee
Progress Report to the
IAEA Technical Meeting on the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres
4-7 October 2004

0. General
Since the last NRDC meeting in June 2003, we have carried out the following activities:
1. Compilation of CPND for NRDF and EXFOR
2. Compilation of CPND bibliographies for CINDA
3. Improvement of Web-based data input system “HENDEL”
4. Improvement of NRDF retrieval system “DARPE”
5. Development of utilization system for EXFOR and evaluated libraries
6. Data services for Japanese users
The regular JCPRG budget has ended at March 2001. We are applying a competitive
budget for our further activity. Executive committee is organized by 7 researchers and 1
secretary. 6 postdoctoral researchers in Meme Media Lab. of Hokkaido Univ., 6 graduatedstudents in Nuclear Physics Laboratory of Hokkaido Univ. and 1 technical staff work parttime. 1.5 equivalent man year is dedicated to NRDC Network activities.
1. CPND Compilation for NRDF and EXFOR
In 2003 JFY, we newly compiled 85 references (984 records, 6.85 MB) for NRDF basedon CPND obtained with the accelerators in Japan and published in PRL, PR/C, PR/D, PL/B,
NP/A, PTP, NST, EPJ/A, NIM/A, NIM/B, NIM, JPJ, NSE, ARI, RCA, JNRS, ZP/A, JIN, RI,
and BCJ, some of which are specially checked for references identified as missing in EXFOR
during the Coordinated Research Project on Medical Radioisotope Production and Technical
Meeting on Ion Beam Analysis (c.f. Action 27, 2003).
Since the last NRDC meeting (June 2003, Vienna), 69 new entries were made bytranslation from NRDF to EXFOR, and also 82 old entries were revised. These weretransmitted by 7 trans files (E023 to E028 and R014) to NDS open area. JCPRG is gratefulfor many comments from NDS, NNDC and CAJaD on our files.
As the first case of author proofs, several EXFOR entries for new works by CyclotronRadioisotope Center (CYRIC), Tohoku Univ., Sendai are reviewed by authors. We appreciate
their cooperation.
2. CPND Bibliography Compilation for CINDA
We start the compilation of bibliographies for Japanese CPND works. We are regularly
scanning 4 Japanese journals JPJ, PTP, NST and NSTS. Neutron bibliographies are compiled
at JAERI for JPJ, PTP and NST as before. The first batch (86 new records) was submitted to
NEA in July 2004. This batch will be corrected according to the decision of 2004 NRDC
meeting.

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3. Web-Based Data Input System “HENDEL”
A web-based nuclear data input system HENDEL (Hyper Editor for Nuclear Data
Exchange Libraries) has been improved so as to cover whole aspects of NRDF and EXFOR(c.f. WP2002-31). Since the last meeting, some upgrades have been done:- With the aid of V. Zerkin, Linux version of CHEX is installed to this system. CHEX
results are automatically generated whenever we generate EXFOR files by HENDEL.
- Multiple reaction formalism is covered.
- Some separated input forms for NRDF and EXFOR (e.g. detector) are now unified.
Now this system is accessible from our web site for comments from other centres (c.f.
Action 35, 2003). User: guest, Password: jcprgx4. Manual is in preparation. You can learn by
yourself from a sample input with entry id x0055 for now.
4. NRDF Retrieval System “DARPE”
The NRDF database is accessible from our web site. New data, for which NRDF files arereviewed by JCPRG executive committee but EXFOR files are not finalized, can be obtained
from this site.
5. Utilization System for EXFOR and Evaluated Libraries
JCPRG is developing a new utilization system for the experimental data and evaluateddata as a joint project with JAERI. For users’ availability, internet browser environment,
which most users are familiar with, is chosen as a client interface between the databases andusers. Users are able to search any data they want and obtain image files of them, by
submitting queries to the database server on the web page without any requirement ofadditional software installation. The prototype of the server side CGI script is now being
tested. One module, which inputs EXFOR to the MySQL database, can be used as anefficient checker to find illegal codes in an EXFOR entry.
6. Data services for Japanese Users
We support Japanese researchers both in energy and in non-energy field for experimental
nuclear data (NRDF and EXFOR). Recently number of EXFOR users is growing in Japan.
For example, people who study nuclear radii by using diffraction patterns of proton
scatterings cited EXFOR for high energy elastic scattering angular distribution data around 1
GeV (c.f. A. Kohama et al., Phys. Rev. C69 (2004) 064316). Introductory seminar for
nuclear database was done at RIKEN at January 2004. EXFOR+CINDA CD produced by
NDS was distributed to some Japanese users.

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ANNEX: Organization and members of JCPRG
Advisory committee:
Yasuhisa ABE (Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics, Kyoto Univ., Kyoto)
Yoshinori AKAISHI (Institute for Particle and Nuclear Studies, KEK, Tsukuba)
Yasuo AOKI (Univ. of Tsukuba, Tsukuba)
Junsei CHIBA (Institute for Particle and Nuclear Studies, KEK, Tsukuba)
Akira HASEGAWA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, Tokai)
Masayasu ISHIHARA (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Wako)
Ichiro KATAYAMA (Center for Nuclear Study, Univ. of Tokyo, Tokyo)
Kiyoshi KAT (Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo)
Mitsuji KAWAI (Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka)
Shunpei MORINOBU (Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka)
Tetsuo NORO (Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka)
Hajime OHNUMA (Chiba Institute of Technology, Narasino)
Koichi OKAMOTO (Nihon Univ., Tokyo)
Hikonojo ORIHARA (Tohoku Institute of Technology, Sendai)
Teijiro SAITOH (Laboratory of Nuclear Science, Tohoku Univ., Sendai)
Hajime TANAKA (Hokkaido Univ., Sapporo)
Yoshihiko TENDOW (Museum of Future Science and Technology, Tokyo)
Executive committee:
Kiyoshi KAT (Chairman, Hokkaido Univ.)
Shigeyoshi AOYAMA (Kitami Institute of Technology1)
Masaki CHIBA (Sapporo-Gakuin Univ.)
Yoshiharu HIRABAYASHI (Hokkaido Univ.)
Toshiyuki KATAYAMA (Hokusei-Gakuen Univ.)
Hiroshi NOTO (Hokusei-Gakuen Univ.)
Akira OHNISHI (Hokkaido Univ.)
Shigeto OKABE (Hokkaido Univ.)
Secretariat:
Hitomi YOSHIDA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Office address:
Division of Physics, Graduate School of Science,
Hokkaido University
Kita-10 Nishi-8, 060-0810 Sapporo
Tel: +81-11-706-2684, Fax: +81-11-706-4850 or 4926
E-mail: nrdf@jcprg.org Internet: www.jcprg.org

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Working Staff:
1) Compilation of CPND for NRDF and EXFOR:
Ryusuke SUZUKI (Hokkaido Univ.)
Chie KUROKAWA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Chikako ISHIZUKA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Masatsugu ISSE (Hokkaido Univ.)
Tomoaki TOGASHI (Hokkaido Univ.)
Hideki MAEKAWA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Masayuki AIKAWA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Takuma SUDA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Masahiko KATSUMA (Hokkaido Univ.2)
Naohiko OTSUKA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute)
Takako ASHIZAWA (Hokkaido Univ., expert at graph image digitization)2) Compilation of CPND bibliographies for CINDA:
Sergei KORENNOV (Université Libre de Bruxelles3)
Naohiko OTSUKA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute)3) Improvement of web-based data input system:
Naohiko OTSUKA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute)4) Improvement of NRDF retrieval system:
Sergei KORENNOV (Université Libre de Bruxelles3)
Hitomi YOSHIDA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Naohiko OTSUKA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute)5) Development of utilization system for EXFOR and evaluated libraries:
Masayuki AIKAWA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Takuma SUDA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Kenichi NAITO (Hokkaido Univ.)
Masahiko KATSUMA (Hokkaido Univ.)
Keiji YOSHIO (Hokkaido Univ.)
Naohiko OTSUKA (Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute)6) Services for Japanese Users
Hitomi YOSHIDA (Hokkaido Univ.)
1

Niigata Univ. since May 2004, 2 Tokyo Institute of Technology since June 2004, 3 Hokkaido Univ. since April 2004

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MSU SINP CDFE 2003 – 2004 Progress Report.
I.N.Boboshin, V.V.Varlamov, S.Yu.Komarov, N.N.Peskov,
M.E.Stepanov, V.V.Chesnokov
Progress Reportto the IAEA Technical Meeting on the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres (04 - 07
October 2004, NNDC, BNL, Brookhaven, USA

This report contains the short review of the works carried out by the CDFE concern the
IAEA Nuclear Reaction Data Centres Network activities for the period of time from the IAEA
Technical Meeting on “Coordination of the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres” (17 - 19 June 2003,
IAEA NDS, Vienna, Austria) till the fall of 2004 and main results obtained.

1.

Two new CDFE EXFOR TRANSes M034 and M035 have been produced andtransmitted to the IAEA NDS. The TRANSes contain (Annex 1) 6 retransmitted and 13 new(M0645 - M0657) ENTRYs with 148 new data SUBENTs.

2.

In cooperation with CAJaD (Dr. Feliks E.Chukreev) the CDFE relational nuclear data
databases “Relational ENSDF” and “Nuclear Reaction Database (EXFOR)” and with verykind assistance of NNDC (Dr. David Winchell) the CDFE database “Nuclear Physics
Publications (“NSR” Database) have been put upon the Web-site (http://cdfe.sinp.msu.ru)
before were upgraded by adding a new data and software improvement.

3.

At first time nuclei levels isospin data produced “by hands” using text parts(CONTINUATION etc.) of ENSDF data sets were included into the CDFE “Relational
ENSDF” database. Now isospin values could be included into all possible queries.

4.

The new advanced version of complete relational database “Relational ENSDF” SearchEngine has been developed (Annex 2). This is very flexible and powerful system –informational “Russian matreshka”: the user can open sequentially each needed part yourself,
in parallel he can form the output table content. Now any fields of any ENSDF cards could befound in any combinations (several examples of Search Engine possibilities: Annex 3 Annex 11).

5.

All three complete CDFE databases EXFOR, ENSDF and NSR are combined now into
unified information system:77•after processing of any queries to “Relational ENSDF” and “Nuclear Reaction Database(EXFOR)” one can obtain correspondent complete NSR documents;• after processing of any query to “NSR” one can obtain an access to appropriate documentsof both databases “EXFOR” and “ENSDF”:
for EXFOR (Annex 12) the intermediate table “NSR => EXFOR”gives to one a list offull article Subentries and opportunity to obtain NSR documents for that article (comeback to NSR);
for ENSDF (Annex 13) the intermediate table gives to one general description ofarticle content including “Nucleus”, “Experimental information”, “ENSDF Source” set
CDFE internal numbers and “References” to other NSR document codes concern thearticle content; these codes are links to correspondent NSR documents and therefore
search process could be cycled.
6.

As an continuation of consistent evaluation of total and partial photonuclear reactions
cross sections obtained in the experiments with quasimonoenergetic annihilation photon
beams at USA Livermore and France Saclay for 19 nuclei 51V, 75As, 89Y, 90Zr, 115In,
116,117,118,120,124
Sn, 127I, 133Cs, 159Tb, 165Ho, 181Ta, 197Au, 208Pb, 232Th, 238U (V.V.Varlamov,
N.N.Peskov, D.S.Rudenko, M.E.Stepanov. Consistent Evaluation of Photoneutron Reaction
Cross Sections Using Data Obtained in the Experiments with Quasimonoenergetic
Annihilation Photon Beams at USA Livermore and France Saclay. Voprosy Atomnoj Nauki i
Tekhniki. Seriya: Yadernte Konstanty, 1 – 2 (2003) 48 – 89) joint evaluation of cross sections
for reactions (γ,n), (γ,2n), (γ,3n), (γ,Xn), (γ,sn) and (γ,abs) has been carried out. Data are inpreparation n to including into EXFOR.

7.

The CDFE “Atlas of Giant Dipole Resonances. Parameters and Graphs of Photonuclear
Reaction Cross Sections” published by A.V.Varlamov, V.V.Varlamov, D.S.Rudenko,
M.E.Stepanov at 1999 as INDC(NDS)-394, IAEA NDS was put upon the CDFE Web-site as
the pdf-document.

The main items of CDFE future short-term programmes, priorities and new tasks are listed in
the Annex 14.

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Annex 1. The CDFE new EXFOR TRANSes M034 and M035 contents (old corrected andnew ENTRYs)

TRANS M034

TRANS M035

ENTRY’s Number

SUBENT Amount

ENTRY’s Number

L0031

15

M0524

5

M0093

3

M0541

11

M0644

5

M0542

14

M0645

10

M0651

12

M0646

1

M0652

6

M0647

3

M0653

4

M0648

31

M0654

2

M0649

15

M0655

5

M0650

9

M0656

38

M0657

12

Total new: 7

Total new: 79

Sum new: 13

Sum new: 131

Total new: 6

Total new: 59

SUBENT Amount

Note by NDS editor: Annexes 2 - 13 on technical details of "Relational ENSDF" are not included inthis report, see full copy of the CDFE Progress Report on the NDS-NRDC web page.

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Annex 14. The main items of the CDFE future short-term programmes, priorities andnew tasks.
1. Upgrading and addition of the CDFE bibliographical data collection. Including the2004 photonuclear data into the relational database “Photonuclear Data Index” (PNI).
2. Continuation of photonuclear data compilation using EXFOR format, new
TRANSes (M036, M037,…) production.
3. Continuation of joint evaluation of photonuclear reaction cross sections obtainedusing various methods, first of all in experiments with bremsstrahlung andquasiminoenergetic annihilation photons, with the aim of definition and excluding ofsystematical discrepancies.
4. Upgrading, addition and correction of the existed CDFE EXFOR relevant
databases, improvement of Search Engines:•“Giant Dipole Resonance Parameters. Photonuclear Reaction Cross Sections”;•“Relational Nuclear Reaction Database (EXFOR)”;•“Relational ENSDF”:- Including into the search form additional data (electric and magnetic moments,
widths, deformations etc. for levels, reduced probabilities, conversion
intensities and coefficients etc. for gamma-rays, etc.) from ENSDF“CONTINUATION” records similar to that has been done before for levelisospin values);- Full ENSDF data set presentation (comments, graphycs) in the output form;- Development of the “quick up-dating” procedures.
5. Development of new unified joint interface for all three complete databases “NSR”,“EXFOR” and “Relational ENSDF”. It will give to one possibility of working with all threesystems at the same time.

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Ukrainian Nuclear Data Centre: Progress Report, 2003/04
IAEA Technical Meeting on the Network of Nuclear Reaction Data Centres,
4 - 7 October 2004, Brookhaven, USA
Summary of nuclear data activity by staff of the UKRNDC
1 July 2003 – 30 September 2004.
Olena Gritzay
Institute for Nuclear Research, Prospekt Nauky, 47, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03680
web: http://ukrndc.kinr.kiev.ua/
e-mail: ogritzay@kinr.kiev.ua
Introduction
Ukrainian Nuclear Data Centre (UKRNDC) is subdivision within the Neutron Physics Department
at the Institute for Nuclear Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. UKRNDC
has 6 permanent researchers. The staff is partly involved in the experimental investigations ofneutron cross sections at Kyiv Research Reactor.
Compilation
We continue collection and compilation of experimental neutron data published by Ukrainian
researchers. We also started to compile the experimental charged particle data. After compilation ofnumerical data and related information using EXFOR format they are sent to NDS IAEA to be
included to EXFOR library (see Table 1).

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Date of compilation
EXFOR’s entry
Referencey/m/d
Neutron data
(J,NST,1,425,200208)
32205
2003/11/11(J,ZNJD,4,(2),53,2001)
32206(J,UFZ,39,785,1994)
2003/10/08
32212(J,NST,1,389,200208)
2003/11/25
32213(J,YF,61,(9),1562,199809)
2004/06/18
Charged particle data
D5001
(J,YF,61,(9),1569,199809)
2004/04/10
D5002(J,YF,61,(9),1562,199809)
2004/06/18

We started to collect the photonuclear data executed by Ukrainian scientists and we plan to begin
their compilation in the near future.
Collaboration•
We continue our collaboration with the Laboratory of Engineering and Technology (LET) of
the Chornobyl Center for Nuclear Safety, Radioactive Waste and Radioecology (CCNSRWR),
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Slavutych in scientific support of Slavutych Nuclear Data Bank and its users. This work is
supported by Science and Technology Center in Ukraine (STCU Project #1648, “Development andsupport of Nuclear Data Base in Slavutych for decommissioning of Chornobyl NPP reactor units”).
In frame of this activity the following actions were carried out:
• A series of lectures (“Using the NJOY code system for preparation of the MCNP libraries”,“Data Table Formats used in the MCNP libraries”) was red for the LET staff.
• In cooperation with the LET staff the analysis of a list of nuclides, which require preparingof data libraries for calculations of the RBMK-1000 reactor radiation characteristics, wasconducted [1].
• The neutron activation cross section calculations were carried out for 40 elements of the
RBMK structure material (natural isotope abundance). These elements are H, Li, Be, B, C, N,
O, Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, K, Ca, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Br, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag,
Cd, Ba, Sm, Eu, Dy, Hf, W, Pb, Bi. For input data the nuclear evaluated data libraries
BROND-2, ENDF-VI (rel. 8), JEFF-3.0, JENDL-3.3, CENDL-2 were used. The calculations
were conducted with precision 0.1%, at three temperatures - 0 , 293 , 573 with the help ofa software package NJOY-99.81 and NJOY94 (module MIXR).
• The pointwise cross section (PENDF format) libraries and the ACE-format libraries for theelements which are the main constituents of the RBMK-1000 reactor fuel, namely, for 235U,
238
U, 238Pu, 239Pu, 240Pu and 241Pu isotopes, were produced. The input data were taken fromfive nuclear data libraries: BROND-2, ENDF-VI (rel. 8), JEFF-3.0, JENDL-3.3, CENDL-2.
Calculations were made for three temperatures, T=0K, 293K and 593K, by NJOY99.81 codeon the computer with RISC/6000 processor under AIX operating system. Results ofcalculations are combined in two ACE-format libraries, ULIB and PULIB, separately for
Uranium and Plutonium isotopes.
All calculations were performed at the UKRNDC computer base, scheme of which is shown at
Figure 1.
We are very much obliged to our STCU Project #1648 collaborators, two of them are here:
NNDC, USA and NDS, IAEA. Due to their support we were able to fulfil these works and can plan
our activity for next year.
• We continue our collaboration with the Physical Department of the Kyiv National
University. The teaching course “Nuclear Data for Science and Technology” (68 hours) was
lectured in 2003-2004 for graduate course students of NPD KNU. This course included thefollowing items: ENDF/B libraries, EXROR system, ENSDF library, the use of UTILITY and
PREPRO codes in work with the ENDF libraries, the introduction to NJOY99 code system, theNetwork of Nuclear Reaction Data Centers and the use of on-line services.
• We started a collaboration with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (STCU
Project #P176, “Experiments at Kyiv Research Reactor”) to determine the neutron standard crosssections with high accuracy. In frame of this activity the measurements of total, total scattering andangle scattering neutron cross sections at reactor neutron filtered beams with energies in the range
from 2 up to 144 keV on carbon samples will be performed.
Customer Services•

During 2003-2004 the data for users requests were prepared and adapted (from ENDF,
ENSDF and EXFOR libraries) for our institute researchers and for ones from other institutes.
The organizations, whose requests on nuclear data have arrived and were executed in the82accounting period:
1. Department of Nuclear Physics of the Institute for Nuclear Research (INR) NASU.
2. Department of Nuclear Physics of Kyiv National University.
3. Department of Physics of Biological Systems of the Institute of Physics NASU.
4. Department of the Theory of Nuclear Reactions INR NASU.
5. Department of Nuclear Reactions INR NASU.
6. Center of Environmental Problems INR NASU.
7. Kharkiv Institute of Physics and Technology.
8. Uzhgorod Institute of Nuclear Physics NASU.
•
The UKRNDC site is operating and developing. Ukrainian customers, especially students
and those physicists, who wish to prepare the pointwise and multigroup cross sections selfdependently, but do not have a good experience in it, use this site very often. Address of the
UKRNDC site: http://ukrndc.kinr.kiev.ua.

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extended using ENDF/B-6 (rel.8), JENDL-3.3, JEFF-3.0.
• Analysis of self-shielding factors for Cr-52, using ENDF-VI (rel. 8), JEFF-3.0, JENDL-3.3,
BROND-2, CENDL-2 libraries was fulfilled at several energy ranges. These calculations werecarried out with the code complex DT_GRO, GROUPIE, SELF. The results were used to present
the measured cross sections on Cr-52 samples [2] and will be used in further investigations.
• The ACE-format libraries for the elements which are generated during operation of the
WWR-M reactor type, namely, for 24,25,26Mg, 28,29,30Si, 84,86,87,88,89,90Sr, 89,90,91Y, 90,91,92,93,94,95,96Zr,
92,94,95,96,97,98,99,100
Mo, 96,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,106Ru, 140,141,142,144Ce, 106,108,110,111,112,113,114,115m,116Cd,
120,122,123,124,125,126,127m,128,129m,130,132
Te, 124,126,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136Xe, 138,139,140La, 141,142,143Pr,
134,135,136,137,138,140
Ba, 142,143,144,145,146,147,148,150Nd, 147,148,148m,149,151Pm isotopes, were produced. Mostof them are absent in the standard MCNP distribution. These libraries were used for calculation of
the effective multiplication factor, keff, to estimate a level of the Kyiv Research Reactor safety [3].
Experimental Neutron Data Measurements•
The total neutron cross section and its self-shielding values for Cr-52 were measured at
Kyiv Research Reactor using Neutron Filter Technique. The accuracy of measured cross sections
was better than 2%, as it was requested 3% in The NEA High Priority Nuclear Data List (1998).
These data for neutron energies 24 and 58 keV were compared with the data from ENDF libraries
and presented at the ND2004.
• The total neutron cross sections for natural carbon were measured using neutron filteredbeams with accuracy better than 1% at average energies 24, 59 and 148 keV at the Kyiv Research
Reactor.
Visits and Conferences• In December 1-5, 2003 N. Klimova visited NDS IAEA as EXFOR compiler to take part in
the Workshop on Relational Databases for Nuclear Data Development - Dissemination andProcessing.
• In September 26-October 1, 2004 O. Gritzay and O. Kalchenko took part in International
Conference on Nuclear Data for Science and Technology, Santa Fe, NM, USA.
References
1.

D.G. Bobro, A.V. Nosovsky, O.O. Gritzay, Ju.A. Kochegura, “Forming of nuclear constantlibrary for transport calculation of RBMK-1000 reactor”, Jad. Rad. Bez., vol. 3, 2003 (inUkranian).
2.
Olena O. Gritzay, Volodymir V. Kolotyi, Nataliya A. Klimova, Oleksandr I. Kalchenko,
Mykola L. Gnidak, Oleksandr I. Korol’, Petro M. Vorona, “Total Cross Section And SelfShielding Effects Of Cr-52 Isotope Measured At Kyiv Research Reactor Neutron FilteredBeams”,ND2004, 26 September-1 October, 2004, Santa Fe, NM, USA.
3.
Olena Gritzay, Oleksandr Kalchenko, Nataliya Klimova, Volodymyr Razbudey, Andriy
Sanzhur, Stephen Binney, “Monte-Carlo Calculation Of Core Reactivity And Fluxes For The
Development Of BNCT Neutron Source At The Kyiv Research Reactor”,ND2004, 26
September-1 October, 2004, Santa Fe, NM, USA.

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Status Report of JAERI Nuclear Data Center
Jun-ichi Katakura
Nuclear Data Center
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institutekatakura@ndc.tokai.jaeri.go.jp
1. General
Nuclear Data Center in JAERI serves as a secretariat of Japanese Nuclear Data
Committee. The committee has three subcommittees and one standing group. They have3 - 5 working groups. The number of each working group members is about 10. Total
number of the committee members is 112 in 2004. They are from Universities,
industrial companies and research organizations in Japan. We opened the meeting of theworking groups 33 times in 2003 to discuss nuclear data related issues.
In August 2003, the head of Nuclear Data Center, JAERI changed from Akira
Hasegawa to Jun-ichi Katakura. Hasegawa moved to Deputy Director of Department of
Nuclear Energy Systems to which Nuclear Data Center belongs.
2. CINDA Compilation
The CINDA compilation activity has continued. The compilation covers the neutron
reaction related work performed in Japan. In 2003, 196 entries were sent to NEA Data
Bank.
3. Status of JENDL project3.1. General purpose file
The latest version of Japanese Evaluated Nuclear Data Library (JENDL) , JENDL-3.3
was released in May 2002. After the release of JENDL-3.3 the discussion for the next
JENDL library was started in Japanese Nuclear Data Committee. In the discussion theoutline of the next version, JENDL-4, was proposed. Followings are the outline of
JENDL-4.
(1) Scope: To solve the current concern on nuclear energy development such as highburn-up, MOX fuel utilization, evaluations of burn-up credit and their safetyassessments. It also includes medical and fundamental scientific applications such as
BNCT (Boron Neutron Capture Therapy), medical use of accelerator and nuclear
synthesis in astrophysics.
(2) Incident particles and covered maximum energy: In addition to the traditional
neutron-induced reaction, charged particle- and photon-induced reactions are
considered. Spontaneous fission process is also considered. Standard maximum energy
is 20 MeV, but it is extended when needed.
(3) Contents: To be enriched in the quality of actinides and FP nuclides. The quantity ofcovariance data, types of fission yields, secondary gamma production data and charged
particle spectra will also be enriched. Total number of included nuclides, however, is
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In addition to the general purpose file, some special purpose files have beendeveloped in JAERI.
(1) JENDL High Energy FileJENDL High Energy File 2004 was released this March. It includes high energy
neutron- and proton-induced reaction data for 66 nuclides. The maximum energy of theincident particle is 3 GeV. This file is intended to be used for the design of the highenergy proton accelerator and R & D of ADS system JAERI has planned.The highenergy file was primarily intended to include the data for about 120 nuclides. The
released 2004 file contains about a half of the intended data. The data of other nuclides
will be included successively. The file for the IFMIF (International Fusion Material
Irradiation Facility) project whose maximum energy is 50 MeV will be produced fromthe high energy file.
(2) JENDL Photonuclear Data FileJENDL Photonuclear Data File 2004 was released this March. It includes photon
reaction data for 68 nuclides. The maximum incident energy is 140 MeV. The data ofother nuclides intended to be included will be taken from the evaluated data by KAERI
group. Total number of the nuclides included will be about 150.
(3) JENDL PKA/KERMA File
The file is intended to include the spectra of primary knock-on atoms (PKA) and
KERMA factors. These data will be created from the file for the IFMIF project.
(4) JENDL (α,n) Reaction Data File
The data file of (α,n) reactions were released in February 2003. The file contains thedata for 13 nuclides. At first it is expected to contain the data of total 32 nuclides. It
becomes now difficult to complete the whole evaluations.
(5) JENDL Actinide File
Actinide data in JENDL-3.3 are being reevaluated to resolve the inconsistencies with
PIE data and other benchmark test results. The results of the reevaluation will bereflected in JENDL Actinide File. In these reevaluation process, it is recognized thatexperimental data are not enough for making a reliable evaluated file. These data
include thermal cross sections, resonance parameters, capture cross sections and the νvalues of Am and Cm isotopes. New experimental data are truly needed.
(6) Other JENDL Special Purpose Files
Fusion File, Activation Cross Section File, Dosimetry File and FP Decay Data File arealso developed as JENDL Special Purpose Files in Japan. The first version of each filehas been released already. The revision of those files has not been scheduled yet.
4. Status of ENSDF evaluation
Japanese group is continuously responsible to make an evaluation of mass region from
A=118 to 129 for the ENSDF file. In the years of 2003 and 2004, the evaluations of
A=122 and 123 were sent to BNL.
5. Online Service
Nuclear Data Center, JAERI, maintains Web site. Most of the JENDL data are available
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Nuclides whose data are annually updated.
6. Symposium on Nuclear Data
We had 2003 Symposium on Nuclear Data on November 27 - 28, 2003. The number ofthe participants were 121 including 7 foreigners. The main topics were nuclear needs
for ADS system and innovative nuclear reactors. A tutorial session on nuclear data werearranged for the first time at the day before the symposium. We had 48 participants forthe tutorial session. Most of the participants requested to have the similar session in thenext year.

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Status of KAERI/NDEL, 2003-2004
Jonghwa CHANG (jhchang@kaeri.re.kr)
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute
Nuclear Data Evaluation Laboratory of Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI/ NDEL) has
9 Staffs and 1 Secretary. ( Evaluation 5, Processing and Benchmark 3, Service 1)
The main project is “Evaluation of Nuclear Data for Nuclear R&D Projects” funded by government as
a long term nuclear energy development program. KAERI/NDEL is performing nuclear data
evaluation, multi-group library processing, and validation. For measurement of nuclear reaction data,
KAERI/NDEL is contacting with Pohang Accelerator Laboratory and Van de Graff laboratory of
Korea Institute of Geology and Mineral.
1. Facility
1.1. Pohang Accelerator Laboratory
The Pohang Time of Flight has extended the TOF length from 10.8 meter to 12.06 meter in orderto improve the energy resolution.
1.2 Korea Institute of Geology and Mineral
The 1.4 MV Van de Graaf of KIGAM is equipped with a pulsing and bunching system to measureneutron capture cross section at 1 – 2 MeV range.
2. Measurement
Neutron total cross sections of natural Zr, Hf, Mo, Ta, Pb, Bi were measured in the energy range
0.01 - 100 eV at Pohang TOF during 2003 and 2004.
Neutron capture cross sections of 155Gd, 156Gd, 160Gd were measured in the energy range 10 –100 keV, and 550 keV at Pelletron accelerator of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan.
3. Evaluation
3.1. Resonance Parameter Analysis
The individual resonance parameters, up to 100 eV, of Ag, Dy, Sm, Hf, Ta, W were derived fromSAMMY analysis of the transmission experiment carried out at Pohang Time-Of-Flight facility
3.2. Cross-section Evaluation
Neutron cross section of 129I, 135Cs, 107Pd, 232Th, 231Pa, 233Pa, 233U, 234U, 236U areevaluated using measured data and EMPIRE-II up to 20 MeV.
3.3. High Energy Cross Section Evaluation
Reaction cross sections of 232Th, 233U, 234U, 236U, 243Am, 243Cm, 244Cm, 245Cm forneutron and proton incident energy range 20 - 250 MeV were evaluated using ECIS-GNASH.
4. Services
The nuclear data web server http://atom.kaeri.re.kr/ is continuing service for internet community.

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List of Working Papers presented at the meeting
WP 2004-1

Conclusions and Actions of the 2003 NRDC Meeting and General Actions of the2002 NRDC Meeting

WP 2004-2

Revised NRDC Protocol (CP-D/410Rev.) (Annex 1)

WP 2004-3

New dictionaries for EXFOR / CINDA2001 (CP-D/405)

WP 2004-4

Experiences and remarks on the transition to CINDA2001 (CP-D/412 and CP-N/28)

WP 2004-5

Proposed improvements and extensions of CINDA 2001 format (CP-D/413+reply)

WP 2004-6

CINDA 2001 Manual, version modified by M. Kellett (January 2004)

WP 2004-7

CINDA 2001 Manual, Rev. July 2003 by V. McLane

WP 2004-8

New Nuclides Dictionary 227: Status

WP 2004-9

EXFOR file contents and transmission statistics 2003/2004

WP 2004-10 EXFOR compilation scope
WP 2004-11 Access to EXFOR data source and related products at IAEA-NDS
WP 2004-12 Quasi-metastable states
WP 2004-13 Question on proposed new detector codes (CP-E/042, CP-D/403)
WP 2004-14 Differential data and Angular correlations
WP 2004-15 Effective mass correlation (CP-E/052)
WP 2004-16 Astrophysical S-factor (CP-E/050)
WP 2004-17 Reaction codes SIG,,HF and SIG,,LF (CP-A/153, CP-D/399, with Appendix)
WP 2004-18 TT as general modifier and revised LEXFOR on TTY ( = CP-C/347)
WP 2004-19 Particle specification and long reaction strings ( = CP-C/349 + comment)
WP 2004-20 Probability for emission of N particles
WP 2004-21 Order of SF1, SF2 in REACTION code
WP 2004-22 EXFOR compilation completeness check for Phys.Rev.C Vols. 65-70 (Annex 3)
Note: All working papers are available from the NDS web site under
http://www-nds.iaea.org/nrdc-int/2004nrdc/wps.html

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Nuclear Reaction Data Centers
Exchange Formats ManualPart IV
Protocolfor Cooperation between
the Nuclear Reaction Data Centers
Draft edited byVictoria McLane
National Nuclear Data Center
on behalf of the
Nuclear Data Center Network
July 2003
Draft revised in August 2004 by
Otto Schwerer
IAEA Nuclear Data Section
With additional small changes reflecting
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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................1
EXFOR PROTOCOL.................................................................................................................2
Scope of compilation..............................................................................................................2
Data Compilation Responsibility ...........................................................................................2
Neutron Reaction Data Compilation. .................................................................................3
Charged-Particle Reaction Data Compilation. ...................................................................4Photonuclear Reaction Data Compilation. .........................................................................4
EXFOR Transmissions...........................................................................................................4
Assignment of Accession Numbers. ..................................................................................4
Procedure for transmitting new exchange files. .................................................................5
Procedure for files received with errors. ............................................................................5
Alterations to EXFOR entries ("Retransmissions"). ..........................................................5
CINDA PROTOCOL .................................................................................................................7
Data Compilation Responsibility ...........................................................................................7
CINDA Transmissions ...........................................................................................................7
CHANGES TO SCOPE, FORMAT AND CODING RULES OF CINDA OR EXFOR ..........9DICTIONARY PROTOCOL...................................................................................................11
Routine transmission of Dictionaries. ..................................................................................11
Addition of new codes..........................................................................................................11
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CENTERS ........................................................................12
MANUALS ..............................................................................................................................13
EXFOR PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL CODES ............................................................14
Appendix A: Compilation Responsibilities .............................................................................15
Appendix B: Compilation Scope ............................................................................................16

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INTRODUCTION

The general scope of the Nuclear Reaction Data Centers Network (NRDC) exchange is all
experimental microscopic nuclear reaction data. Modifications to the general scope of thedata exchange can be adopted only as a result of an agreement between the “Core” Centers of
the NRDC.
The Core Centers will be defined by NDS based on contributions to network and user service
capabilities. The currently defined Core Centers and their respective service areas are:•

The National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC) services the U.S.A. and Canada.

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Nuclear Energy Agency Data Bank (NEA-DB) services the non-American member
Countries of the O.E.C.D.

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The Russian Nuclear Data Center (CJD), services the countries of the former U.S.S.R.

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The I.A.E.A. Nuclear Data Section (NDS) services I.A.E.A. Member States not includedin the service areas of the above three centers.

The working language of the Network is English.
The Nuclear Data Section (NDS) will be responsible for ensuring that data compilations andexchanges are done in an efficient, productive and timely manner. The role of NDS will beto:•assign clear responsibilities for the creation and correction of data compilations, and drivethese activities forward,•

ensure implementation of compilation rules,•

decide on all issues relating to dictionary codes,•

be responsible for CINDA and EXFOR distribution to the other data centers

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EXFOR PROTOCOL

Data files are exchanged regularly between the Nuclear Reaction Data Centers (NRDC) in
the EXFOR format in accordance with the conventions laid down in the EXFOR Exchange
Formats Manual.
NDS will maintain and distribute the EXFOR Master file.
All matters that affect EXFOR, in general, must be agreed to by the Nuclear Reaction Data
Centers. Final decisions on proposals concerning compilation rules and new quantities canbe made with Core Center agreement after discussions among all centers. NDS will be thefinal arbiter in case the Core Centers are unable to reach a decision.
All free text comments within all EXFOR entries shall be in English.

Scope of compilation
While the general scope of compilation is all experimental microscopic nuclear reaction data,
the NRDC network may divide the scope into the following categories:
A)
B)
C)

Data types which must be compiled,
Data types which may be compiled on a voluntary basis and are exchanged within theregular transmission files,
Additional data types which may be transmitted only on separate transmission files
using different center identification characters.

The definitions of categories A, B and C must be agreed by the network, and all centers must
define and announce their compilation scopes for categories B and C to the network.
The current definitions are given in Appendix B of this Protocol.

Data Compilation Responsibility
NDS will assign areas of responsibility for data compilation. If a center assigned to aparticular area of compilation (e.g., neutron data from a country or countries) is not carryingout their responsibilities, i.e., compiling all new data for that area in a timely manner, theNDS coordinator will reassign all or part of those responsibilities to another volunteer
center1.

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An area may be for a given projectile or set of projectiles, for a given country or group ofcountries, for a given data type or data types, or for any combination of these.
A center responsible for an area of compilation may agree with another network center toshare the compilation work for that area on a regular basis. However, the responsibility forcoverage and quality of the compilation remains with the responsible center. The currently
assigned EXFOR compilation responsibilities are given in Appendix A of this Protocol.
If a center has a need for a particular data set to be compiled immediately, the center should
send a request to the responsible center with a copy to NDS. If the responsible center cannot
compile the data in time needed to meet the requirements of the center making the request,that center may compile the data as an area Z entry. The entry will then be sent to both the
responsible center and NDS. If the responsible center does not intend to enter the data in atimely fashion, the NDS may then transmit the Z entry to all centers. The responsible center
would then be responsible for deleting the Z entry if they replace it with an entry for theirarea.
For corrections to entries of another center, entries of different accession number areas may
be transmitted on the same TRANS file.
Neutron, charged-particle, and photonuclear reaction data must be compiled in separate
entries, with appropriate identification, even if they are reported in the same publication.
Neutron Reaction Data Compilation.
The responsibility for the collection, compilation and dissemination of neutron data
information is shared among the four major neutron data compilation centers, each being
responsible for a defined service area.
Within the scope of this protocol each center is expected to compile the data measured in its
service area as fast and as thoroughly as possible. If two institutions from different service
areas are involved, the primary institution defines the responsible center. See LEXFOR,Institutes for definition of primary institution.
Where the primary institute is not clear, the centers concerned should consult each otherbefore compiling the data in order to avoid duplicate entry of the same data.
An effort must be made to compile all neutron reaction data published after 1 July, 1970.
Earlier data will be compiled as time permits.
Although each center may compile data measured outside its service area, regulartransmission of EXFOR data from any one center shall include data only from its own service
area.
Each center shall keep an archival copy of the latest version of each of the EXFOR entries
which it originated and shall be ready to provide the data to any center should it be required.
All matters concerning the exchange of neutron data must be agreed to by the four primary
neutron data centers.

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Charged-Particle Reaction Data Compilation.
The following nuclear reaction data centers have the responsibility for the collection,compilation, and dissemination of charged-particle data information from their respective
countries.
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National Nuclear Data Center (NNDC): for the United States and Canada,•

Japan Charged-Particle Reaction Group (JCPRG): for data from Japan,•

ATOMKI: for data from Hungary and Jülich,•

Russian Nuclear Structure and Reaction Data Center (CAJaD): for countries of theformer Soviet Union, except Ukraine, and for compilation of entries from countries notcovered by other centers after coordination with NDS;•

IAEA Nuclear Data Section (NDS): all countries not covered by other centers.

If two institutions from different service areas are involved, the primary institution defines
the center responsible (see LEXFOR, Institutes, for definition of primary institution).
If a center wishes to compile data outside its area of responsibility, the following proceduresshould be followed.
A center wishing to compile data (C1) will contact the center in whose area of responsibility
the data were produced (C2), with copy to NDS, with a list of the data sets to be compiled.
C2 will inform C1, as quickly as possible, with copy to NDS, whether the data either havebeen compiled or are in the process of being compiled by another center. If the data are notcompiled or being compiled, C2 will either agree to compile them with priority, or ask that
C1 compile the data and to and include it in the next regular C1 transmission file.
1) The center wishing to compile data should notify NDS of the data sets that they intend tocompile.
2) NDS will check that the data set has not been compiled, and is not being compiled byanother center, and will let the originating center know if they may go ahead with thecompilation. All centers are responsible for checking that the data sets transmitted bythem do not duplicate existing data.
Photonuclear Reaction Data Compilation.
The Centre for Photonuclear Experiments Data (CDFE) will be responsible for coordinating
the compilation of photonuclear reaction data.
For photonuclear data there is no requirement for completeness.
EXFOR Transmissions
Assignment of Accession Numbers.
The methods of assigning accession numbers may be different at each center. That is to say,a center may assign them manually or automatically (by computer). A center may assign
legal EXFOR accession numbers only to works within its agreed area of responsibility.
Where the responsibility for compiling a given data set is not clear, the centers concerned

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should consult each other before compiling the data in order to avoid duplicate entry of thesame data. (See LEXFOR, Institute).
Procedure for transmitting new exchange files.
The originating center deposits new exchange files on the IAEA open area, subdirectory
2
TRANS.PRELIM, and notifies the other centers. The other centers will have one month tosuggest modifications to the file.
As soon as possible after the month has passed, the originating center should:
1. Either make any suggested modifications to the file, or notify the other centers why themodifications have not been made.
2. Deposit the corrected file in the IAEA open area, subdirectory TRANS,3 and notify theother centers.
3. Request NDS to delete the preliminary version from the IAEA open area.
NDS may correct or assign volunteers to correct preliminary transmissions that are notcorrected and resubmitted as final transmissions in a timely manner, and will be responsiblefor distributing all final transmissions.
In general, it is the responsibility of the individual centers to transfer the files from the IAEA
open area.
Procedure for files received with errors.
There are the following cases to be considered for files received with errors.
1. If a file can not be physically read, in part or whole, then the originating center should berequested to send another identical file, which should be done with minimum delay.
2. If there are errors (format, structure, etc.) in one or more entries, then the originating
center should be notified of the errors by e-mail with the usual CP-Memo distribution.
3. Problematic entries which had to be removed from a preliminary transmission can be put
into a special subdirectory of the NDS open area, TRANS.PROBLEMS. These entries
will be reviewed by the other centers and can be finalized at the next NRDC meeting.
Alterations to EXFOR entries ("Retransmissions").
Alterations to EXFOR entries are, in general, transmitted only by the originating center andare included in the regular EXFOR transmissions. However, retransmission of entries
belonging to a center that is no longer active in an area compilation may be done at anothercenter by agreement of the cooperating centers.
Serious corrections (for example, those involving the COMMON or DATA sections, oressential BIB keywords such as REACTION, MONITOR, etc.) should be transmitted as quickly
as possible. Less serious corrections can be made and transmitted as workloads permit.
2
3

Suggested naming convention: PRELIM.nnnn, where nnnn is the file identification number.
Suggested naming convention: TRANS.nnnn, where nnnn is the file identification number.

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Notification of errors found in entries originating at another center should be communicatedto all centers. The NDS should make sure these corrections are done in a timely manner. Ifthey are not, the coordinator will ask one of the other centers to submit the corrected entries.

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CINDA PROTOCOLThe CINDA2001 format shall be the method of exchange between the Nuclear Reaction Data
Centers. The CINDA Formats Manual shall contain the coding rules for all CINDA
exchanges.
NDS will maintain and distribute the CINDA Master file.
All matters that affect CINDA2001 formats, in general, must be agreed to by the Nuclear
Reaction Data Centers. Final decisions on proposals can be made with Core Center
agreement after discussions among all centers. NDS will be the final arbiter in case the Core
Centers are unable to reach a decision.
The information compiled in CINDA shall consist of references to experimental nuclear
reaction data and evaluated nuclear data libraries. The quantities to be entered shall be thosethat have been agreed upon for entry into EXFOR and into the ENDF-formatted evaluatedlibraries.
Updates to the CINDA2001 formats must be agreed upon by the core centers.
Data Compilation Responsibility
NDS will assign responsibilities for CINDA compilation.
A subset of the “core” centers will be responsible for all CINDA Transmissions. That is, the
NNDC will be responsible for the US and Canada, the NEA Data Bank will be responsible
for the NEA member countries, and the NDS will be responsible for the rest of the world. Allother centers compiling new references will transmit the data through one of these threecenters.
Updates sent by a center containing new entries and updates to entries that are theresponsibility of the originating center shall be transmitted in a separate file (exchange file)from new entries and updates to entries that are the responsibility of another center. The
latter shall be sent in reader files, separated by coordinating center. New blocks included onreader files shall have block numbers beginning with zero (0) and sequence numbers equal tozero.
CINDA Transmissions
A CINDA Transmission shall consist of the exchange file and one or more reader files.
The EXFOR Accession Number will, in general, be used as the CINDA block number (seeEXFOR Protocol, page 4, for assignment of accession numbers).

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The sequence number within a block shall be unique, i.e., if a line is deleted, the sequencenumber should not be reassigned.
The originating center shall deposit new CINDA transmissions on the NDS open area,
subdirectory CINDA.
In the case where there is problem with updates to files of a given center, the Nuclear Data
Section shall notify the original center before releasing the files. If the original center does
not respond in a timely manner, NDS shall have the authority to produce transmission files
for that center and release them to all data centers.
In general, it is the responsibility of the individual centers to transfer the files from the NDS
open area.

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CHANGES TO SCOPE, FORMAT AND CODING RULES OF CINDA
OR EXFORNo changes in the basic structure of CINDA or EXFOR will be allowed without NRDC
agreement.
However, in particular the EXFOR format is continuously refined and expanded to include
new types of data as the need arises. These refinements are introduced through dictionary
updates, modifications of coding rules which may affect the formats or the file structure, orredefinition of the compilation scope.
Dictionary modifications or additions which appear to be trivial (inconsequential) will be
added to the dictionaries as soon as possible after receipt, without formal approval
procedures.
For all other proposed changes, it will be the responsibility of the center originating the
proposal to obtain NRDC agreement, following the procedure outlined below.
The following procedure should be followed by each of the NRDC members in obtaining theagreement for changes or revisions:
1. The initial proposal should be disseminated to all centers. Wherever possible proposals
affecting the content of the Manuals should contain proposals for specific wording to beinserted in the Manual. Adequate explanation and documentation to help in preparing
LEXFOR entries should accompany any suggestions for additions to LEXFOR. Proposals
for new dictionary quantity codes (Dictionaries 30-37) should be supported by an
expansion, a full explanation of its use and limits, a list of corresponding Dictionary 36
entries, and, where appropriate, a reference to the data for which the code will be used.
All communications with regard to such proposals shall be in the form of CP Memos.
2. In the case where there is discussion on a proposal, the initiating center shall then collectand digest all comments, suggestions and counter proposals.
3. In this review, the initiating center shall consider all facts would affect the
CINDA/EXFOR associated computer codes.
4. A change in CINDA/EXFOR will not oblige centers to change existing entries (whether
they have been transmitted or not) unless stated explicitly in the proposal and approvedby the data centers.
5. The initiating center shall then distribute a technical evaluation of alternatives to the othercenters.
6. After receiving the response to this technical evaluation:a) In the case of positive agreement, the initiating center shall submit a final proposal
including all dictionary, CINDA Manual, EXFOR Systems Manual, and LEXFOR
updates and mention which computer programs will need to be updated.
b) If no positive agreement has been reached:- If the proposal implies a change in the basic structure of CINDA or EXFOR, or achange in the general scope, the proposal will be included in the agenda of the next
NRDC meeting. In order to be adopted at an NRDC meeting, a proposal should be

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sent out at least one month prior to the meeting date.
- In all other cases, NDS will seek to reach a consensus between the core centers, inwhich case the proposal is considered approved. If the core centers cannot come to anagreement, NDS acts as the final arbiter.
Whenever decisions are made at an NRDC meeting that require Manual changes, thedictionary and manual updates should be prepared and sent out as soon as possible after thedraft minutes are received. The minutes of the meeting should include either the proposed
dictionary and manual updates or a reference to the CP-Memo(s) in which they are given.

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DICTIONARY PROTOCOL

Routine transmission of Dictionaries.
The IAEA Nuclear Data Section (NDS) is responsible for the coordination and the updatingof the EXFOR dictionaries. For this purpose, an archival dictionary file is maintained at
NDS in a special archive format (see Dictionary Exchange Formats Manual).
About every three months, or whenever a major alteration is made, NDS will transmit thecomplete dictionary file to the cooperating centers, either in the EXFOR or DANIEL format,
as each center prefers.
It is the responsibility of each center to verify that information is compiled in accordancewith the latest version of the dictionaries.
Addition of new codes.
The cooperating centers may propose new codes or any other dictionary alteration by meansof CP-Memos. A proposal for a new code should include any associated information needed
for the dictionary, along with an explanation of its use, and, where appropriate, references todata sets for which it will be used.
The center responsible for updating the dictionaries is also responsible for checking theconsistency of proposed alterations with other codes and with the manuals. Some latitude isallowed in the formulation of a final dictionary entry, but the meaning must not be changed
without the approval of the originating center. In questionable cases, the other centers should
be consulted. The cooperating centers are responsible within their respective areas forkeeping the laboratory (Dictionary 3) and bibliographic reference code (Dictionaries 5-7)
dictionaries up to date.
Consequential updates, in particular, changes to the codes in Dictionaries 1, 2, 4, 16, 24, 25,
28-37 will be entered into the dictionaries only after approval by the centers.4 Also,
alterations of EXFOR dictionary entries that entail changes to data already transmitted cannot
be implemented without specific NRDC approval. A proposed dictionary alteration thatappears to be trivial (inconsequential) will be added to the dictionaries as soon as possible
after receipt. NDS will be the final arbiter for all decisions concerning dictionary codes.
If a center uses a new dictionary code in a data transmission prior to its inclusion in therelevant dictionary, the center must be prepared to correct the entry and retransmit it, if the
new code is not approved.
In general, a dictionary alteration becomes effective upon its transmission to the cooperating
centers.
4

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COMMUNICATION BETWEEN CENTERS

Discussion among the cooperating centers on the subjects of data compilation, the EXFOR
system and its further development, EXFOR Manual and Dictionaries, and EXFOR
transmission files, are continued by means of memos, which are called:•

CP Memos: for the communication of proposals, programming details and other generalconsiderations that touch upon the overall aspect of EXFOR. These memos are
distributed to the cooperating centers. Other compiling groups are informed, as needed,by their center of contact. This series of memoranda is numbered as: Memo-CP-n/m.

•

Four-Center Memos: for the communication of details dealing only with neutron data orother Four-Center (non-EXFOR) matters. This series is numbered as: Memo 4C-n/m.
For both series of memos n is the center identification number, and m the chronologicalmemo number within the center.

Such memos should conform to the following general format:
1. The memo shall be headed by the memo number, the date, originating staff member(s),and subject.
For memos covering more than one topic, all subjects should be listed separately, and thecontents of the memo should be summarized on a covering-page. Each subject should
begin on a new page to facilitate distribution to the appropriate staff at each center foraction. The memo number should appear on each page.
2. Items requiring agreement of the cooperating centers should be noted on the appropriate
page.
3. All proposed changes and additions to the dictionaries, CINDA Manual, EXFOR Systems
Manual, and LEXFOR should contain (where possible) a revised entry in the format of
the appropriate document in addition to the usual documentation.
4. In case of disagreement, the originating center is responsible for collecting the points ofagreement and issuing a final wording in the format of the appropriate document(s).

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MANUALS
The center responsible for the updating of the Manuals is NDS.
The final proposed manual update submitted in a CP-Memo or in the minutes of an NRDC
meeting, is entered into the manuals substantially unchanged. However, the responsible
center is free to introduce editorial changes to maintain a consistency of style. The
responsible center is also responsible for maintaining the internal consistency of the manuals,
which means, e.g., that they must check whether an agreed proposal entails changes (crossreferences, etc.) in other parts of the manuals.
In general, a non-editorial change on a manual page, as compared to its previous version, ismarked by a vertical line in the left-hand margin, and the date of the latest revision to thatpage is given at the bottom of each page.
Where there are different views on matters of minor importance, These may all be included in
LEXFOR in so far as these views are in agreement with the agreed procedures and do notcause ambiguities in the definitions of codes.
Manual updates will be issued as soon as possible.

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EXFOR PROCESSING AND RETRIEVAL CODES

Some EXFOR Processing and Retrieval programs are used by more than one data center.
Each center using one of these programs is invited to contribute suggestions for updates tothe program. The originating center will coordinate all program updates.
If another center wishes to update a code, that center should communicate their intention tothe originating center before any updates are done. Any updates can be done after discussion
with the originating center and upon mutual agreement. The updated code should betransmitted immediately to the originating center.
The originating center retains responsibility for the official version of the code and is free toreject unsanctioned updates. Only the originating center will transmit updated versions to theother centers.

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Appendix A: Compilation Responsibilities

Center
NNDC
NEA-DB
NDS
CJD
CAJAD
CDFE
CNDC
JCPRG
ATOMKIUkrNDC
RFNC

Basic responsibility
Neutron data and CPND from USA and
CanadaNeutron data from NEA countries
Neutron data and CPND from “rest of theworld” (areas not covered otherwise)
Neutron data from former Soviet
Union (except Ukraine)
CPND from former Soviet Union (except
Ukraine)Photonuclear data
Neutron data and CPND from China (entries
submitted through NDS)
CPND from Japan
CPND from Juelich and ATOMKI (entries
submitted through NDS)
Neutron data and CPND from Ukraine(entries submitted through NDS)
CPND on light nuclei, coordinated withother centers

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CPND (coordinated by NDS)

CPND from “rest of the world”(coordinated by NDS)

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Appendix B: Compilation Scope
General categories
Category

Data typeA - Compulsory compilation

All experimental data for incident projectile energy  1
GeV and projectiles with A  12, unless listed in Cat. B

B - Voluntary compilation

Neutron- or charged-particle data with Ein > 1GeV;
Heavy ion data for projectiles with A>12;
Vector and tensor polarization data;
Kerma factors (integral data only)

C - Separate transmission

Other data types, as specified in the table below

Separate Transmission Series
CIC *)

CenterData types

I
J

JCPRG

Charged-particle nuclear data for projectiles with nonpositive baryon
number (submitted in memo CP-E/053)

NDS

Evaluated neutron dataK
V (extinct)*) Center Identification Character

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Revised dictionary 47 as agreed at 2004 NRDC Meeting
XXX = no corresponding unique new quantity ( = blank in actual dictionary)* = changed compared to dictionary 47 as in transmission 9185 of 7 July 2004
Old Q
SEL
DEL
POL
POT
SIN
DIN
SCT
N2N
NXN
NEM
NG
RIG
SNG
DNG
NEG
NP
NNP
PEM
ND
NND
DEM
NT
NNT
TEM
NHE
NA
NNA
AEM
NF
RIF
ALF
ETA
NU
NUD
NUF
SFN
SFG
FPG
FPB
NFY
FRS
CHG
TOT

Reaction

New Q

N,EL
N,EL
N,X
N,EL
N,INL
N,INL
N,SCT
N,2N
N,XN
N,X+N
N,G
N,G
N,G
N,INL+G
N,X+G
N,P
N,N+P
N,X+P
N,D
N,N+D
N,X+D
N,T
N,N+T
N,X+T
N,HE3
N,A
N,N+A
N,X+A
N,F
N,F
N,ABS
N,ABS
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,F
N,TOT

CS
DA
POL
CS
CS
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
CS
RI
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
XXX
CS
RI
ALF
ETA
NU
NUD
NUF
XXX
SPC
XXX
XXX
FY
XXX
CHG
CS

Modifications agreed upon during
NRDC2004**

If Energy = SPON -> 0,F
*
*
*
*
*
*

SNE
NX
ABS
RIA
RES
STF
LDL
GN
GF
EVL
TSL

N,NON
N,X
N,ABS
N,ABS
N,0
N,0
0,0
G,N
G,F
N,X
N,THS

CS
XXX
CS
RI
RP
RP
NQ
XXX
XXX
EVL
TSL

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WP 2004-22
EXFOR Compilation Completeness Check for Phys.Rev.C Vols. 65 -70
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4312 Germany
4601 Belgium
4602 India
4606 INU
5803 Germany

7Li
n
alpha
p
alpha

35-67 MeV
62.7 MeV
19-50 MeV
197 MeV
7-10.5 MeV

22801 TNL
5801 Germany
8801 Germany

p
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127 keV
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34314 Brazil
4602 South Africa
4608 France

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C1001
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graphs,tablesgraphsgraphsrequestedin process
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1601 Sweden
4610 Francenn

96 MeV
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41603 Russia
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4604 FSU
4606 LAS
4607 Italy
4608 Kazakstan

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n
alpha
6Li
n
6Li
p

1.6-5.8 MeV

graph
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table
graphsgraphstable
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11.6 MeV
34,50 MeV
5-560 MeV
31-39 MeV
30 MeV

CAJaD
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NNDC
NNDC
?
CAJaD

transmitted
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C0983
13887

transmitted

O1060

5

2801 Belgium
4320 Netherlands
4321 Netherlands
4602 France,Brazil

d
p
p
6,7Li

1.4 MeV
150 MeV
150 MeV
10-25 MeV

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graph
graphsgraphsgraphstransmitted

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2801 TAM
2802 ORL
4601 Japan
4612 Japan5804 Czek Rep.
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7Li
n
3He
3He
3He
p

63 MeV
5-50 keV
73 MeV443 MeV
26 MeV991 keV

NNDC
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gamma
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4312 LAS
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4604 Belgium
5801 Germany
5804 France

n
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n
alpha
3He

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4004 TMF
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5

2

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0.001-500 keVCenter
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13885
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O0810
O0757

0.25-36 MeV

NNDC
NEADB
NEADB
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CAJaD

graphs,tablespn

225 MeV
25 keV

NNDC
NEADB

data form
tables.

transmitted

C0952

4605 China
4608 Pakistan
4610 TNL
5803 TNL
8802 Germany

6Li
n
n
p
d

25-39 MeV
thermal10-19 MeV
100-160 keV
22 MeV

CAJaD
NDS
NNDC
NNDC
?

graphsin text
graphsgraphstable

transmitted
transmitted
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31533
13903

4004 Netherlands
4601 FSU
4611 Russia/TMF

d
6Li
p

130 MeV30-33 MeV
100-500 MeV

?
NNDC
CAJaD

graphsgraphstablestransmitted
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C0956
A0598

6.12 MeV
25,65 MeV

graphsgraphs,tablesgraphs,tables

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7303 TAMpalpha

1-4 MeV
240 MeV

Atomki
NNDC

tablesgraphtransmitted
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O0849

4602 Japan
4605 Sweden
5803 TMF
5804 TNL
7601 India

alpha
n
p
p
7Li

386 MeV
96 MeV
0.1-2.5 MeV
252 keV12-24 MeV

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NNDC
NNDC
CAJaD

graphstablestable
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n
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3.4-700 eV

?
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NNDC
JCPDG
NNDC

graphsgraphstable
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2801 Belgium
4601 LAS
4602 Finland,Belgiu
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4608 TNL
4616 IU
4619 Germany
5803 Germany

p
p
n
a

7.2-24 MeV
9.8 MeV
1-100 MeV
12-14 MeV

?
?
NNDC
?

graph
data
graphsgraphs

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d
p
p
n

1 GeV
0.52-1.5 MeV
100-200 MeV
26 MeV
30,500 keV

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NNDC
?
NEADB

tablesgraph,tablegraphsgraphstable

1302 TAM
4005 ORL
4315 TAM
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240 MeV
240 MeV

NNDC
NNDC
NNDC
NNDC

graph
graphs,tablesgraphagraphsrequested

41305 LRL
4310 Germany
4313 Japan
4602 Japan
4613 Belgium
8801 YAL

0 sponp
25 MeVp,3He,6,7Li 300-455 MeV
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345 MeV
6He
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3He
25 MeV

NNDC
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JCPDG
?
NNDC

no useful datagraphsgraphsgraphsgraphsRP tabletransmitted

51301 Japan
4312 TAM
4602 Greece
4609 Japan
5801 Germany
5806 Italy

alpha
alpha
7Li
p
n
p

386 MeV
240 MeV
8-16 MeV
345 MeV
10-100 keV
0.5-0.9 MeV

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NNDC
?
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NEADB
NEADB

graphsgraphsgraphsgraphstablesgraphs4323 KTY
4325 Netherlands
4327 Japan
4605 U.K.
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d
3He
7Li
n
p

2-3.5 MeV
170 MeV450 MeV
70 MeV
96 MeV
200-1103 keV

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graphsgraphs,tablegraphsgraphsgraphs
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energyCenterdata form

270 MeV
11 meV58 MeV
240 MeVthermal96 MeV
12 MeV
25/26 MeV
1.7-4.8 MeV

JCPDG
NNDC
?
NNDC
NDS
NEADB
JCPDG
?
?

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statusANin process

13908
rel.ang.corr.

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