The design of a portable cosmic ray three-band neutron detector.

Monk, S. D. and Joyce, M. J. (2007) The design of a portable cosmic ray three-band neutron detector. Radiation Protection Dosimetry, 123 (1). pp. 3-14. ISSN 1742-3406

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Abstract

The design of a portable three-band cosmic-ray neutron detector is reported in this article. This instrument has been designed to characterise cosmic: ray neutron fields in the upper atmosphere and in cosmic reference field facilities. The design utilises a spherical moderator with a layer of spallation material covering a central He-3 proportional counter. The instrument incorporates twelve lithium-coated diodes, six on the outside of the polyethylene layer and six placed within the structure. The dimensions, materials and arrangement of these in the instrument have been optimised with MCNPX to provide a compromise between the requirements of portability and spectral response.

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Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
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?? radiology nuclear medicine and imagingpublic health, environmental and occupational healthradiological and ultrasound technologyradiationt technology (general) ??
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09 Dec 2010 12:21
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