Neutron scattering and energy deposition spectra.
The influence of neutron scattering in the wall of a spherical proportional counter on the energy deposition spectra and the absorbed dose is investigated. Event probabilities, and frequency and dose-averaged deposited energies are calculated with and without scattering contribution and compared. The change of absorbed dose due to attenuation of the primary neutron flux is also evaluated.
D009502:Neutrons; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D012542:Scattering, Radiation