Inter-comparison of Hauser-Feshbach model codes toward better actinide evaluations

The Hauser-Feshbach codes, EMPIRE, TALYS, CCONE, and CoH₃, which are widely utilized in nuclear data evaluations, are compared, with a particular focus on neutron-induced reactions on major actinides. We report the results of Hauser-Feshbach calculations using well-defined input parameters, and discuss the differences among these codes.