Abstract
In this study, a scintillator-based measurement instrument is proposed which is capable of measuring a two-dimensional map of thermal neutrons within a phantom based on the detection of 2.22 MeV gamma rays generated via nth+H→D+γ reaction. The proposed instrument locates around a small rectangular water phantom (14 cm×15 cm×20 cm) used in Birmingham BNCT facility. The whole system has been simulated using MCNPX 2.6. The results confirm that the thermal flux peaks somewhere between 2 cm and 4 cm distance from the system entrance which is in agreement with previous studies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 31-37 |
Journal | Applied Radiation and Isotopes |
Volume | 112 |
Early online date | 4 Mar 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2016 |
Keywords
- BNCT
- MCNP
- Scintillator
- Thermal neutrons