Published 2022 | Version v1
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An Optimized D-T neutron Generator Shielding for Prompt Gamma Ray Neutron Activation Analysis of Light Elements

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VŠB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, CZ-708 00 Ostrava (Czech Republic)

Description

We present an MCNP analysis of optimal gamma-detector shielding materials and their thicknesses for 14 MeV D-T neutron generator for detection of light elements by prompt gamma ray neutron activation analysis. Tungsten seems to be the best choice for the primary neutron-beam shielding of a minimum thickness, but copper and iron represent an economically acceptable alternative. To shield the gamma detector against gamma rays produced from neutron interactions in the laboratory walls another shielding made from lead is necessary.

Availability note (English)

Available from https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2022/05/epjconf_anpc2022_02003.pdf; https://doaj.org/article/dcdd5fd2d8de43d0bc2226a8676c4a97

Additional details

Identifiers

URL
https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2022/05/epjconf_anpc2022_02003.pdf; https://doaj.org/article/dcdd5fd2d8de43d0bc2226a8676c4a97;
DOI
10.1051/epjconf/202226102003;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
EPJ. Web of Conferences
Journal Volume
261
Journal Page Range
vp.
ISSN
2100-014X

Conference

Title
Applied Nuclear Physics Conference
Acronym
ANPC 2021
Dates
12-17 Sep 2021
Place
Prague (Czech Republic)

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
53089945
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
GAMMA RADIATION; MEV RANGE; NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; NEUTRON BEAMS; NEUTRON GENERATORS; NEUTRONS; RADIATION DETECTION; SHIELDING MATERIALS
Descriptors DEC
ACTIVATION ANALYSIS; BARYONS; BEAMS; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DETECTION; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY RANGE; FERMIONS; HADRONS; IONIZING RADIATIONS; MATERIALS; NEUTRON SOURCES; NONDESTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS; NUCLEON BEAMS; NUCLEONS; PARTICLE BEAMS; PARTICLE SOURCES; RADIATION SOURCES; RADIATIONS