==== Agenda for radiogenic working group meeting on July 25, 2013 ==== - (a,n) calculation for Th228 and Radon decay chain (Chao) - Detailed comparison to include the differential cross section for SOURCE calculation using the (a, n) neutron yield cross section provided by Chao in Copper (Silvia & Huang) - Radiogenic background (external) data sheet for Homestake Mine (Jason, Iseley, Wenzhao) - Validation of (a, n) calculation using AmBe measurement in SOURCES code (Jodi) ==== Meeting notes ==== Participants: Chao Zhang, Wenzhao Wei, Jason Goon, Iseley Marshall, Silvia, Hang Qiu Summary notes: * Chao completed calculation of (a,n) neutron yield for all materials from Th228 decay chain. He will apply it to Radon decay chain and represent the results at next meeting. * According to the discussion, Silvia will include the comparison of the (a,n) differential cross section between SOURCES and TALYS for Copper target. * For the background data sheet, Jason is doing the measurement using the germanium detector at 4850ft level right now. He promise to present part of results by next meeting. * Silvia will report the validations of SOURCES code by next meeting.