Collaborative Research on Neutron Reactions

Nuclear data serve as a fundamental infrastructure for nuclear and radiation technologies and are essential in various fields such as reactor design and safety analysis, radioactive waste management, radiation medicine, and fusion research. Korea Nuclear Data Center (KNDC) is leading neutron reaction research through a collaborative project launched in 2024 between top-tier research institutions in Korea and Japan. This collaboration includes joint neutron reaction measurements using major accelerator facilities in Korea and Japan, such as RAON NDPS, RIKEN RIBF, and J-PARC MLF(ANNRI). In addition, the project will continue to promote talent development and academic exchange programs, including the Korea-Japan Joint Summer School and the Asian Nuclear Reaction Database Workshop. This collaboration is expected to enhance the reliability of nuclear data and strengthen their international applicability, contributing to improved competitiveness in future nuclear and radiation applications.