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IAEA Nuclear Data Section: provision of atomic and nuclear databases for user applications.
Denis P Humbert1, Alan L Nichols, Otto Schwerer
1Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, Nuclear Data Section, International Atomic Energy Agency, Wagramerstrasse 5, P.O. Box 100, A-1400 Vienna, Austria.
Summary
The International Atomic Energy Agency's Nuclear Data Section offers free atomic and nuclear data services globally. These resources support energy applications and basic research, benefiting scientists worldwide, especially in developing nations.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear physics and applied sciences.
- Atomic and nuclear data services.
Background:
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Data Section (NDS) supports global scientific research.
- Emphasis is placed on serving developing countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the IAEA NDS services.
- To highlight the availability and applications of nuclear data.
Main Methods:
- Sponsored Co-ordinated Research Projects and multinational data networks.
- Organized participation of specialists from Member States.
- Assembly of extensive databases.
Main Results:
- Over 100 data libraries are available cost-free.
- Databases accessible via the Internet and CD-ROM.
- Services support fission- and fusion-energy, non-energy applications, and basic research.
Conclusions:
- The IAEA NDS is a vital resource for atomic and nuclear data.
- Accessible data facilitates advancements in energy and research sectors globally.