Excitation function for the Ti-nat(p, x)V-48 nuclear process: Evaluation and new measurements for practical applications

In order to supply accurate databases for different practical purposes such as proton beam energy monitoring, V-48 radioisotope production, nuclear an alytical applications and nuclear wear measurements, we have evaluated the cross-sections of the Ti-nat(p, x)V-48 nuclear process up to 50 MeV. Since the preliminary overview of the status of the cross-section data showed tha t there are discrepancies between the literature results, we performed deta iled cross-section measurements up to 18 MeV. The selected literature data and our new experimental values were also compared with the predictions of different model calculations. Recommended cross-sections and thick target y ield databases up to 50 MeV were developed for practical applications. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.