Optimization of fast neutron flux in an irradiator assembly using Monte Carlo simulations

被引：2
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作者：
Medhat, M. E. [1 ,2 ]
Abdel-hafiez, A. [1 ,3 ]
Singh, V. P. [4 ]
机构：
[1] Nucl Res Ctr, Expt Nucl Phys Dept, PO 13759, Cairo, Egypt
[2] Chinese Acad Sci, Inst High Energy Phys, Beijing 100049, Peoples R China
[3] October High Inst Engn & Technol, Basic Sci Dept, 3rd Dist, October City, Egypt
[4] Karnatak Univ, Dept Phys, Dharwad 580003, Karnataka, India
来源：
VACUUM | 2017年 / 138卷
关键词：
14 MeV neutrons; Geant; 4; Foil activation method; ACTIVATION; GENERATOR; DETECTOR;
D O I：
10.1016/j.vacuum.2017.01.026
中图分类号：
T [工业技术];
学科分类号：
08 ;
摘要：
When carrying out experimental work related to neutron interactions with the matter, it is important to get an accurate knowledge about the angular distributions of neutron beam. Descriptions of the neutron source assembly as well as the irradiator design are discussed. A sealed tube neutron generator is used to produce 14 MeV neutrons through deuterium (H-2) - tritium (H-3) reactions. Monte Carlo simulations have been carried out for optimizing 14 MeV neutron flux distribution around a tritium target. Simulation was also tested by experimental measurements using a foil activation method. The discrepancy between two methods is due to sample preparations, irradiation facility and geometry. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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