Optimization of Linac-based neutron source for thermal neutron activation analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10967-018-6041-8
Abstract: A 20 MeV electron Linac based neutron beam has been shaped for neutron activation analysis (NAA) technique. A beam shaping assembly (BSA) has been simulated using MCNPX2.6 code to increase the thermal neutron flux and decrease… read more here.
Keywords: based neutron; activation analysis; neutron activation; thermal neutron ... See more keywords
A Plutonium Mass Uncertainty Assessment Using a Cherenkov-Based Neutron Multiplicity Water Detector
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DOI: 10.1109/tns.2020.3027668
Abstract: We present a new analysis of the sensitivity of a water Cherenkov-based neutron multiplicity counter for nondestructive assay of trace quantities of 240Pu. The multiplicity counter [water-based neutron detector (WaND)] contains 1.0 m3 of water… read more here.
Keywords: cherenkov based; water; based neutron; detector ... See more keywords
Development of Optical-fiber-based Neutron Detector Using Li-glass Scintillator for an Intense Neutron Field
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DOI: 10.18494/sam.2020.2748
Abstract: The development of a neutron detector for real-time measurements in an intense neutron field is desired. We are developing a quartz optical-fiber-based neutron detector as a real-time neutron monitor. Thus far, Eu:LiCaAlF6 crystals and LiF/Eu:CaF2… read more here.
Keywords: based neutron; neutron detector; fiber based; detector ... See more keywords