Title :
Monte Carlo analysis of neutron detection with a BaF2 scintillation detector
Author :
Pozzi, Sara A. ; Neal, John S. ; Oberer, Richard B. ; Mihalczo, John T.
Author_Institution :
Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA
fDate :
6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This work presents the results of investigations aimed at simulating the response of a barium fluoride (BaF2) detector to neutrons and photons. The simulations are performed with the MCNP-PoliMi code, a modification of MCNP-4C. The simulation results are compared to time-of-flight measurements performed with the nuclear materials identification system (NMIS). In particular, the neutron detection capabilities of the BaF2 scintillator are analyzed.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; gamma-ray detection; neutron detection; solid scintillation detectors; BaF2 scintillation detector; MCNP-4C; MCNP-PoliMi code; Monte Carlo analysis; barium fluoride; neutron detection; nuclear materials identification system; photons; time-of-flight measurements; Barium; Extraterrestrial measurements; History; Light scattering; Monte Carlo methods; Neutrons; Nuclear measurements; Particle scattering; Scintillation counters; Solid scintillation detectors; Barium flouride; californium; neutron detection; scintillation detector;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2004.829446
