Advanced Neutron Detector Technologies and Applications in Nuclear Physics
This document outlines plans for a mid-term session on nuclear physics in Italy, focusing on neutron detectors and their applications. Various detectors such as organic scintillators, silicon detectors, and innovative neutron detectors are discussed, highlighting ongoing R&D efforts, expected timelines, and funding sources. These detectors are used for a range of purposes including neutron beam measurements, nuclear astrophysics, radiation waste monitoring, and more.
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Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session Frascati, December 1st - 2nd2022 Neutron detectors Andrea Gottardo INFN- LNL Cristian Massimi University of Bologna
People 1 Cristian Massimi Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session Text Andreas Best Simone Amaducci Marco Toppi
Organic scintillators for neutron detection 1\3 2 Cristian Massimi Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session Text Detector Sigla Description / Comment Critical items for R&D Expected time NARCOS CHIRONE Detector: segmented plastic scint. Energy: 1-100 MeV Physics: Heavy Ions, RIB, Funding: PRIN 2020H8YFRE R&D ongoing cross-talk, threshold, SiPM readout 2024/2025 prototype, Use with e.g. CHIMERA Only 1 available New scintillator for 2nd 1 available 2 TBA Use with e.g. AGATA From 2024/25 NEDA GAMMA Detector: segmented EJ301 = BC501A Energy: hundreds keV, MeV Physics: Heavy Ions, RIB, Funding: international project + FIRB08 +NUPNET ERA-NET + FP7 SHADES LUNA Detector: EJ309 + 3He Energy: < a few MeV Physics: Nuclear Astrophysics Funding: ERC Starting Grant Use: measurements @ LNGS Reduce environmental radioactivity Coincidences with 3He tubes 2024 POLYFEMO ASFIN Detector: EJ309 + 3He Energy: < a few MeV Physics: Nuclear Astrophysics Refurbishing of Polycube with 3He tubes 2024 Use at LNS and SPES
Detectors for neutron beams and applications 2\3 3 Cristian Massimi Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session Text Detector Sigla Description / Comment Critical items for R&D Expected time Silicon, megas, PPAC, RPT n_TOF Detector: standard det. + converter Energy: 0.01 - 109eV (TOF) Physics: neutron beam measurements Production of thin and homogeneous converters (Li, B, U) Construction in new beam lines Available, upgrades in next years (e.g. SiC detectors) 10B-BaF2 10B-BGO n_TOF Detector: standard det. + converter Energy: 0.01 106eV (TOF) Physics: Nuclear Astrophysics R&D ongoing Production of several detectors 2024 Measurements of MACS at LNL Timepix GEM Partially n_TOF Detector: standard det. + converter Energy: fast and slow neutrons Physics: general purpose, connection with European Spallation Source R&D ongoing Use of polycrystalline diamond Neutron imaging (GEM) GEM+10B for BNCT MICADO UE (fondi esterni) Detector: Double side Silicon Energy: ~ eV Physics: radiation waste monitoring Funding: EU project R&D ongoing Efficiency Vs En Prototype available SMNS CSN5 Detector: Advanced Bonner sphere Energy: integrated measurement R&D ongoing Available for low flux Bolas CSN5 Ultra-thin Boron deposition
Innovative neutron detectors 3\3 4 Cristian Massimi Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session Text Detector Sigla Description / Comment Critical items for R&D R&D ongoing Build a 4 array Expected time Use with SPES beams from 2024 Available as charged particle detector TBA CLYC GAMMA Detector: scintillator (direct spectroscopy) Energy: tens keV - 10 MeV Physics: RIB - Delayed decay Detector: scintillator alternative to PVT Energy: MeV Physics: radioprotection Funding: Call GR5 Detector: Neutron tracker Energy: a few- hundreds MeV Physics: radioprotection Funding: Centro FERMI, Call GR5, SIR Detector: Neutron tracker Energy: ~ MeV Physics: Nuclear Physics, radioprotection, solar neutrons Detector: calorimeter Energy: hundreds MeV Physics: radioprotection SILOXANE CSN5 R&D ongoing Use with 10B for low energy neutrons MONDO R&D ongoing Readout options RIPTIDE n_TOF + FOOT R&D ongoing Reliable optic system TBA Discrimination /n Tagging of charged particles BGO FOOT (similar MAMBO) Available, need double readout
Nuclear Physics Mid Term Plan in Italy LNF Session5 Cristian Massimi Text We thank all the people who contributed to the Neutron Detectors working group
