The e_LiBANS project aims at producing intense thermal neutron fields for diverse interdisciplinary irradiation purposes. It makes use of a reconditioned medical electron LINAC, recently installed at the Physics Department and INFN in Torino, coupled to a dedicated photo-converter, developed within this collaboration, that uses (γ,n) reaction within high Z targets. Produced neutrons are then moderated to thermal energies and concentrated in an irradiation volume. To measure and to characterize in real time the intense field inside the cavity new thermal neutron detectors were designed with high radiation resistance, low noise and very high neutron-to-photon discrimination capability. This article offers an overview of the e_LiBANS project and describes the results of the benchmark experiment.

INTENSE THERMAL NEUTRON FIELDS FROM A MEDICAL-TYPE LINAC: THE E_LIBANS PROJECT

Costa, M;Durisi, E;Ferrero, M;Monti, V;Visca, L;Anglesio, S;Bedogni, R;Planell, O Sans;
2018-01-01

Abstract

The e_LiBANS project aims at producing intense thermal neutron fields for diverse interdisciplinary irradiation purposes. It makes use of a reconditioned medical electron LINAC, recently installed at the Physics Department and INFN in Torino, coupled to a dedicated photo-converter, developed within this collaboration, that uses (γ,n) reaction within high Z targets. Produced neutrons are then moderated to thermal energies and concentrated in an irradiation volume. To measure and to characterize in real time the intense field inside the cavity new thermal neutron detectors were designed with high radiation resistance, low noise and very high neutron-to-photon discrimination capability. This article offers an overview of the e_LiBANS project and describes the results of the benchmark experiment.
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https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncx281
Electrons; Equipment Design; Gamma Rays; Interdisciplinary Research; Linear Models; Radiometry; Neutrons; Particle Accelerators; Photons; Radiation Dosage
Costa, M; Durisi, E; Ferrero, M; Monti, V; Visca, L; Anglesio, S; Bedogni, R; Gomez-Ros, J M; Romano, M; Planell, O Sans; Treccani, M; Bortot, D; Pola...espandi
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