Pirard, B. et al. (2009) Test and simulation of a fast neutron imaging telescope. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment, 603(3), pp. 406-414. (doi: 10.1016/j.nima.2009.02.012)
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Abstract
The capability to detect fast neutrons with good angular and energy resolutions is gaining increased interest for different applications such as non-destructive testing, homeland security, and space-borne solar physics. To the latter aim, we recently developed and tested a novel type of instrument, the Fast Neutron Imaging Telescope (FNIT), for neutron spectroscopy and imaging in the 1-20 MeV range. Assessments of the instrument prototype performances, based on Monte Carlo simulations and on results from calibration tests performed in a monoenergetic neutron beam, are presented here. The purpose of the study is twofold: (1) to provide a comprehensive characterization of the prototype response, notably in terms of efficiency, event selection, energy and angular resolution; (2) to validate the simulation tool to support data analysis and reduction, and also to help in the design of more complex fast neutron telescopes.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Mallik, Mr Procheta and MacKinnon, Dr Alexander |
| Authors: | Pirard, B., Woolf, R.S., Bravar, U., Bruillard, P.J., Flueckiger, E.O., Legere, J.S., MacKinnon, A.L., Macri, J., Mallik, P.C.V., Moser, M.R., and Ryan, J.M. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy College of Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Journal Name: | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors, and Associated Equipment |
| ISSN: | 0168-9002 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1872-9576 |
| Published Online: | 20 February 2009 |
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