Neutron Cross Sections for Next Generation Reactors: New Data from n_TOF...

In 2002, an innovative neutron time-of-flight facility started operation at CERN: n_TOF. The main
characteristics that make the new facility unique are the high instantaneous neutron flux, high
resolution and wide energy range. Combined with state-of-the-art detectors and data acquisition
system, these features have allowed to collect high accuracy neutron cross-section data on a variety of
isotopes, many of which radioactive, of interest for Nuclear Astrophysics and for applications to
advanced reactor technologies. A review of the most important results on capture and fission reactions
obtained so far at n_TOF is presented, together with plans for new measurements related to nuclear
industry.