Using Back-Scattering to Enhance Efficiency in Neutron Detectors

The principle of using strongly scattering materials to recover efficiency in neutron detectors, via back-scattering of unconverted thermal neutrons, is discussed in general. Feasibility of the method is illustrated through Geant4-based simulations of a specific setup involving a moderator-like mate...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2015-09
Main Authors: Kittelmann, Thomas, Klinkby, Esben, Xiao Xiao Cai, Kanaki, Kalliopi, Cooper-Jensen, Carsten P, Hall-Wilton, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boron
Boron 10
Gas detectors
Neutron counters
Neutrons
Scattering
Thermal neutrons
Thin films
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Summary:The principle of using strongly scattering materials to recover efficiency in neutron detectors, via back-scattering of unconverted thermal neutrons, is discussed in general. Feasibility of the method is illustrated through Geant4-based simulations of a specific setup involving a moderator-like material placed behind a single layered boron-10 thin film gaseous detector.
ISSN:2331-8422