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Fast neutron detector based on TimePix pixel device with micrometer spatial resolution

NázevTitle
Fast neutron detector based on TimePix pixel device with micrometer spatial resolutionFast neutron detector based on TimePix pixel device with micrometer spatial resolution
Druh výsledkuResult type
Příspěvek ve sborníkuProceedings paper
AutořiAuthors
J. Jakůbek, J. Uher
DOIDOI
10.1109/NSSMIC.2009.5402420
Časopis / citaceJournal / citation
In: 2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record. Piscataway: IEEE, 2010. pp. 1113-1116. Nuclear Science Symposium Record. ISSN 1082-3654. ISBN 978-1-4244-3961-4.
JazykLanguage
eng
WoSWoS
000280505100240
RIVRIV
RIV/68407700:21670/10:00179956!RIV11-MPO-21670___
ProjektProject
Příprava, modifikace a charakterizace materiálů energetickým zářenímPreparation, Modification and Characterization of Materials by Energetic Radiation; Spolupráce ČR s CERNCollaboration of the Czech Republic with CERN; Využití progresivních metod detekce neutronů a fotonů v aplikovaném výzkumu pro potřeby monitorování a hodnocení bezpečnosti a spolehlivosti jaderných zařízeníUse of Advanced Neutron and Photon Detectors in the Applied Research for the Evaluation of Monitoring, Safety and Reliability of Nuclear Utilities; Využití radionuklidů a ionizujícího zářeníApplication of radionuclides and ionising radiation

AbstraktAbstract

Fast neutrons are increasingly used in many fields. Fast neutrons are conventionally detected by scintillators with relatively large volume and low spatial resolution. In this paper we present a novel detection technique based on tracking of protons recoiled by fast neutrons. The tracking is performed by the silicon pixelated detector Timepix (300 μm thick silicon sensor, 256 × 256 square pixels with 55 μm pitch) covered by a hydrogen rich converter (e.g. plastic material).

Fast neutrons are increasingly used in many fields. Fast neutrons are conventionally detected by scintillators with relatively large volume and low spatial resolution. In this paper we present a novel detection technique based on tracking of protons recoiled by fast neutrons. The tracking is performed by the silicon pixelated detector Timepix (300 μm thick silicon sensor, 256 × 256 square pixels with 55 μm pitch) covered by a hydrogen rich converter (e.g. plastic material).