Published 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Fast neutron response of alanine probes

  • 1. Gesellschaft fuer Strahlen- und Umweltforschung mbH Muenchen, Neuherberg (Germany, F.R.)

Description

The energy response of alanine dosimeter probes with 20% paraffin admixtures for neutron energies between 0.6 and 15 MeV was determined experimentally using accelerator-produced monoenergetic neutrons. Theoretical considerations are made to estimate the energy dependence of the response relative to the response to photons. An optimum mixture of alanine and paraffin is derived which would give an energy-independent neutron tissue dose-response, if the kerma ratio were the only factor influencing the energy response. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
10-12
Series
Appl. Radiat. Isot.
Journal Page Range
941-944
CODEN
ARISE

Conference

Title
2. international symposium on ESR dosimetry and applications.
Dates
10-13 Oct 1988.
Place
Muenchen/Neuherberg (Germany, F.R.).

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
21040571
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
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Conference
Descriptors DEI
CHEMICAL DOSEMETERS; ENERGY DEPENDENCE; FAST NEUTRONS; GAMMA DOSIMETRY; IRRADIATION; MEV RANGE 01-10; MEV RANGE 10-100; NEUTRON DOSIMETRY; PERFORMANCE; SENSITIVITY
Descriptors DEC
BARYONS; DOSEMETERS; DOSIMETRY; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; ENERGY RANGE; FERMIONS; HADRONS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MEV RANGE; NEUTRONS; NUCLEONS