title: A fast response and gamma-insensitive neutron detector based on parallel-plate avalanche counter.
abstract: The use of the parallel-plate avalanche counter for slow-neutron counting is described. The choice of a suitable neutron converter is discussed on the basis of Monte Carlo simulation, and some experimental results are shown. Excellent gamma-insensitivity, high rate capability, possibility of construction in large sensitive area and low production cost are among the promising features of this neutron detector.
authors.affiliation: Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. Nakhostin@cyric.tohoku.ac.jp
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nakhostin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Baba
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Itoga
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Oishi
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Unno
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kamada
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Okuji
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D005720:Gamma Rays; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D009501:Neutron Activation Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*; D009502:Neutrons; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods