A fast response and gamma-insensitive neutron detector based on parallel-plate avalanche counter.
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.
Nakhostin
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Cyclotron and Radioisotope Center, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan. Nakhostin@cyric.tohoku.ac.jp
Baba
M
M
Itoga
T
T
Oishi
T
T
Unno
Y
Y
Kamada
S
S
Okuji
T
T
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