High Efficiency Resonance Laser Ionization of Actinides

ORAL

Abstract

In the past decade the requirements for an ultra-low background for neutrino experiments have become more stringent. Several methods are used to reduce background including the use of ultra-pure materials. Resonance Ionization Mass Spectroscopy (RIMS) has been proposed as an efficient spectroscopic technique well suited for trace analysis; it provides high to ultra-high isotopic selectivity and very good overall efficiency. In this work we report the efficiency measured for Th, U and Pu using RIMS setup at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Presenters

  • E. Romeo-Romero

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37966, USA, UT Knoxville/ORLN

Authors

  • E. Romeo-Romero

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37966, USA, UT Knoxville/ORLN

  • Alfredo Galindo-Uribarri

    Oak Ridge National Lab, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Physics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

  • Yuan Liu

    Physics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Physics Division, ORNL

  • Daniel W. Stracener

    Oak Ridge National Lab, ORNL, Physics Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA