New Experimental Cross Sections for Tungsten Isotopes Aid Fusion Reactor Design

New experimental cross sections for the 183W(n, n'g) and 183W(n, 2n g) reactions have been reported, expanding the understanding of neutron scattering reactions on tungsten isotopes. These findings are crucial for nuclear applications, particularly in the design of fusion reactors. The results were obtained using the GRAPhEME setup at the JRC-Geel GELINA facility, employing prompt gamma-ray spectroscopy combined with neutron energy determination by time-of-flight. The study, published in the European Physical Journal A, includes a comprehensive Monte Carlo analysis for uncertainties and covariance matrices.