IRDFF-II; A New neutron metrology library
Trkov, A.*; Griffin, P. J.*; Simakov, S. P.*; Greenwood, L. R.*; Zolotarev, K. I.*; Capote, R.*; Aldama, D. L.*; Chechev, V.*; Destouches, C.*; Kahler, A. C.*; Konno, Chikara ; Kotl, M.*; Majerle, M.*; Malambu, E.*; Ota, Masayuki*; Pronyaev, V. G.*; Radulovi, V.*; Sato, Satoshi*; Schulc, M.*; imekov, E.*; Vavtar, I.*; Wagemans, J.*; White, M.*; Yashima, Hiroshi*
The version II of the International Reactor Dosimetry and Fusion File (IRDFF-II) has been released as a consistent set of nuclear data for fission and fusion neutron metrology applications up to 60 MeV neutron energy. The library is intended to support: (a) applications in research reactors; (b) safety and regulatory applications in the nuclear power generation in commercial fission reactors; and c) material damage studies in support of the research and development of advanced fusion concepts. The paper describes the contents of the library, documents the thorough verification process used in its preparation, and provides an extensive set of validation data gathered from a wide range of neutron benchmark fields. The new library is expected to become the international reference in neutron metrology for multiple applications.