Measurement of excitation functions of natTa(p,x) reactions up to 44.2 MeV

We measured the excitation functions of natTa(p,x)177,178W, natTa(p,x)176,177,178m1,180gTa, and natTa(p,x)175,179m2,180mHf reactions up to the proton energy of 44.2 MeV using the stacked-foil activation technique. The measured results were compared with the literature data as well as with the theoretical values obtained from the TENDL-2017 library based on the TALYS-1.9 code. The integral yields for thick target of the investigated radionuclides were determined from the measured excitation functions. The purpose was to provide a new data set for the formation of the investigated radionuclides applicable in medicine and industry and to provide information that could support in testing and understanding the nuclear reaction theories.