Development and characterization of a D-D fast neutron generator for imaging applications

Robert Adams, Lorenz Bort, Robert Zboray, Horst Michael Prasser

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    Abstract

    The experimental characterization of a pulsed D-D fast neutron generator designed for fan-beam tomography applications is presented. Using Monte Carlo simulations the response of an LB6411 neutron probe was related to the neutron generator output. The yield was measured to be up to ~107neutrons/s. An aluminum block was moved stepwise between the source and a BC400 plastic scintillator detector in order to measure an edge response. This edge response was related to the neutron emitting spot size using Monte Carlo simulations and a simplified geometry-based model. The experimentally determined spot size of 2.2mm agreed well with the simulated value of 1.5mm. The time-dependence of pulsed output for various operating conditions was also measured. The neutron generator was found to satisfy design requirements for a planned fast neutron tomography arrangement based on a plastic scintillator detector array which is expected to be capable of producing 2D tomograms with a resolution of ~1.5mm.

    Original languageEnglish (US)
    Pages (from-to)114-121
    Number of pages8
    JournalApplied Radiation and Isotopes
    Volume96
    DOIs
    StatePublished - Feb 1 2015

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Radiation

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