DocumentCode :
871669
Title :
Application of Imaging Systems to Characterization of Single-Event Effects in High-Energy Neutron Environments
Author :
Török, Z. ; Platt, S.P.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Central Lancashire, Preston
Volume :
53
Issue :
6
fYear :
2006
Firstpage :
3718
Lastpage :
3725
Abstract :
We use charge-coupled devices (CCDs) to characterise the single-event effect (SEE) inducing properties of high-energy neutron beams, including the spatial distribution of induced charge. Three representative CCD types are evaluated for this purpose. We study the significance of anti-blooming structures and pixel size. Anti-blooming structures are found to suppress event rates and corrupt event statistics. Devices without such structures are preferred and anti-blooming correction is performed in software. A CCD with 9 mum pixels is chosen for an Imaging SEE Monitor, which is currently being deployed in a variety of natural and synthetic neutron fields. Comparison is made between effects observed in neutron beams at LANSCE and TRIUMF accelerator facilities. Cross-sections for all events at the two facilities agree, providing independent confirmation of dosimetry. Cross-sections for more intense events disagree, with about a factor of 5 difference (LANSCE more effective) at 1 pC deposited charge. We attribute this discrepancy to the harder neutron spectrum at LANSCE, and conclude that predictions of SEE cross-sections in devices of interest, as measured at the two facilities, are liable to differ for this reason. Predictions of SEE rates in the field may also be in doubt. Charge collection measurements are recommended for adoption in test protocols for accelerated testing for neutron SEE
Keywords :
charge-coupled devices; dosimetry; neutron effects; position sensitive particle detectors; semiconductor counters; CCD; LANSCE; TRIUMF accelerator facilities; antiblooming structure; charge measurement; charge-coupled devices; dosimetry; harder neutron spectrum; high-energy neutron beams; image analysis; imaging systems; natural field; neutron effects; pixel size; single-event effects; spatial distribution; synthetic neutron field; test protocols; Charge coupled devices; Charge measurement; Current measurement; Dosimetry; Monitoring; Neutrons; Particle beams; Pixel; Software performance; Statistical distributions; Charge coupled devices; charge measurement; dosimetry; image analysis; neutron beams; neutron effects; test facilities;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9499
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2006.885005
Filename :
4033939
Link To Document :
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