Abstract

• The neutron elastic differential cross-sections for 60Ni with incident energies 4.34 MeV, 4.92 MeV, 6.44 MeV and 7.54 MeV are calculated by using SCAT2 computer code. Five optical model potential parameter sets for neutron reactions, Wilmore Hodgson, Bechetti Grenless, Ferer Rapaport, Bersillon Cindro and Madland are used to calculate the require elastic differential crosssections. Experimental elastic differential cross-section data are obtained from EXFOR experimental nuclear reaction data Library. Comparisons of calculated and experimental elastic differential cross-sections for different optical model potential parameter sets are made in each incident neutron energy. The best fit optical model potential parameter sets for the reactions in accordance with experimental results are also discussed.