[en] We have developed a specialized web application with the purpose of managing, querying, and visualizing Photon Strength Function (PSF) data. This data is compiled in a well-defined format as an outcome of an IAEA Coordinated Research Project 1. This web application represents a significant advancement in accessibility and interaction with the data over existing platforms, particularly improving upon the capabilities of the prior resource noted in Ref 2.

[en] A new method was developed to produce enriched Sulfur targets with minimum loss of material. This was made possible by inserting Sulfur in-between two 0.5 μm Mylar foils (C10H8O4). The initial aim was to ensure that the Sulfur targets reduce by no more than 50% of the initial thickness within 24 hours under the equivalent of 10 J/cm² of integrated energy deposition by an energetic (Eb > 50 MeV) proton beam. There is no loss of enriched material while making the target, as all the material is deposited within the surface area to be exposed to the beam. During beam irradiation, the targets were frequently swivelled in order to expose each part of the target to the beam and achieve homogeneous irradiation. Targets of 0.4 mg/cm² thickness were produced and characterised using ion beam analysis technique with a 3 MeV proton beam.