For a scintillating-fiber array fast-neutron radiography system,a point-spread-function computing model was introduced,and the simulation code was developed. The results of calculation show that fast-neutron radiograp...For a scintillating-fiber array fast-neutron radiography system,a point-spread-function computing model was introduced,and the simulation code was developed. The results of calculation show that fast-neutron radiographs vary with the size of fast neutron sources,the size of fiber cross-section and the imaging geometry. The results suggest that the following qualifications are helpful for a good point spread function: The cross-section of scintillating fibers not greater than 200 μm×200 μm,the size of neutron source as small as a few millimeters,the distance between the source and the scintillating fiber array greater than 1 m,and inspected samples placed as close as possible to the array. The results give suggestions not only to experiment considerations but also to the estimation of spatial resolution for a specific system.展开更多
A neutron-TPC （nTPC） is being developed for use as a fast neutron spectrometer in the fields of nuclear physics, nuclear reactor operation monitoring, and thermo-nuclear fusion plasma diagnostics. An nTPC prototype ...A neutron-TPC （nTPC） is being developed for use as a fast neutron spectrometer in the fields of nuclear physics, nuclear reactor operation monitoring, and thermo-nuclear fusion plasma diagnostics. An nTPC prototype based on a GEM-TPC （Time Projection Chamber with Gas Electron Multiplier amplification） has been assembled and tested using argon-hydrocarbon mixture as the working gas. By measuring the energy deposition of the recoil proton in the sensitive volume and the angle of the proton track, the incident neutron energy can be deduced. A Monte Carlo simulation was carried out to analyze the parameters affecting the energy resolution of the nTPC, and gave an optimized resolution under ideal conditions. An alpha particle experiment was performed to verify its feasibility, and to characterize its performance, including energy resolution and spatial resolution. Based on the experimental measurement and analysis, the energy resolution （FW-HM） of the nTPC prototype is predicted to be better than 3.2% for 5 MeV incident neutrons, meeting the performance requirement （FWHM〈5%） for the nTPC prototype.展开更多
本文阐述了单球中子谱仪的原理,介绍了基于单慢化球和19对6Li-7Li闪烁体探测器构成的单球中子谱仪的结构及解谱方法,使用蒙特卡罗中子输运程序模拟了单球中子谱仪的中子响应函数。计算结果表明,该谱仪具有较好的空间对称性,能根据谱仪...本文阐述了单球中子谱仪的原理,介绍了基于单慢化球和19对6Li-7Li闪烁体探测器构成的单球中子谱仪的结构及解谱方法,使用蒙特卡罗中子输运程序模拟了单球中子谱仪的中子响应函数。计算结果表明,该谱仪具有较好的空间对称性,能根据谱仪中各探测器的计数对源的大致方位进行判断;模拟了单球谱仪在241Am-Be源照射下各探测器的计数,使用Unfolding with Maxed and Gravel (UMG)解谱程序在不同解谱算法以及初始谱的情况下对模拟数据进行解谱计算,在使用最大熵散发以及与源项相同的预置谱的情况下,解谱结果最为准确,验证了响应函数的准确性。展开更多
基金Supported by the Foundation of Double-Hundred Talents of China Academy of Engineering Physics (Grant No. 2004R0301)
文摘For a scintillating-fiber array fast-neutron radiography system,a point-spread-function computing model was introduced,and the simulation code was developed. The results of calculation show that fast-neutron radiographs vary with the size of fast neutron sources,the size of fiber cross-section and the imaging geometry. The results suggest that the following qualifications are helpful for a good point spread function: The cross-section of scintillating fibers not greater than 200 μm×200 μm,the size of neutron source as small as a few millimeters,the distance between the source and the scintillating fiber array greater than 1 m,and inspected samples placed as close as possible to the array. The results give suggestions not only to experiment considerations but also to the estimation of spatial resolution for a specific system.
文摘A neutron-TPC （nTPC） is being developed for use as a fast neutron spectrometer in the fields of nuclear physics, nuclear reactor operation monitoring, and thermo-nuclear fusion plasma diagnostics. An nTPC prototype based on a GEM-TPC （Time Projection Chamber with Gas Electron Multiplier amplification） has been assembled and tested using argon-hydrocarbon mixture as the working gas. By measuring the energy deposition of the recoil proton in the sensitive volume and the angle of the proton track, the incident neutron energy can be deduced. A Monte Carlo simulation was carried out to analyze the parameters affecting the energy resolution of the nTPC, and gave an optimized resolution under ideal conditions. An alpha particle experiment was performed to verify its feasibility, and to characterize its performance, including energy resolution and spatial resolution. Based on the experimental measurement and analysis, the energy resolution （FW-HM） of the nTPC prototype is predicted to be better than 3.2% for 5 MeV incident neutrons, meeting the performance requirement （FWHM〈5%） for the nTPC prototype.
文摘本文阐述了单球中子谱仪的原理,介绍了基于单慢化球和19对6Li-7Li闪烁体探测器构成的单球中子谱仪的结构及解谱方法,使用蒙特卡罗中子输运程序模拟了单球中子谱仪的中子响应函数。计算结果表明,该谱仪具有较好的空间对称性,能根据谱仪中各探测器的计数对源的大致方位进行判断;模拟了单球谱仪在241Am-Be源照射下各探测器的计数,使用Unfolding with Maxed and Gravel (UMG)解谱程序在不同解谱算法以及初始谱的情况下对模拟数据进行解谱计算,在使用最大熵散发以及与源项相同的预置谱的情况下,解谱结果最为准确,验证了响应函数的准确性。
