A background-free direction-sensitive neutron detector

Roccaro, A.; Tomita, H.; Ahlen, S. P.; Avery, D G; Inglis, Andrew; Battat, J. B. R.; Dujmić, D.; Fisher, P. H.; Henderson, S.; Kaboth, A.; Kohse, G.; Lanza, R.; Monroe, J.; Sciolla, G.; Skvorodnev, N.; Wellenstein, H.; Yamamoto, R. K.

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2009.06.102

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“…1). In the past decade, two types of detector systems have been designed for fast neutron scatter imaging and are namely the neutron scatter camera [1][2] , and the neutron time projection chamber (TPC) [3][4] . The neutron scatter camera detects the direction of the fast neutrons based on a method similar to Compton imaging of γ-rays ( Fig.…”

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Directional fast neutron detection using a time projection chamber and plastic scintillation detectors

Tian

et al. 2020

Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A:

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A new method for directional fast neutron detection is proposed based on a neutron time projection chamber (TPC) and position-sensitive plastic scintillation detectors. The detection system can efficiently locate the approximate location of a hot spot with 4π field-of-view using only the neutron TPC. Then, the system generates a high-resolution image of the hot spot using selected coincidence events in the TPC and the scintillation detectors. A prototype was built and tested using a 252 Cf source. An efficiency of 7.1×10 -3 was achieved for fast searching. The angular resolution was 7.8° (full width at half maximum, FWHM) for high-resolution imaging using the simple back projection method.

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Directional fast neutron detection using a time projection chamber and plastic scintillation detectors

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“…The detector design is based on that for the directional dark matter search DMTPC [2]. We introduce modest modifications for directional neutron detection [3]. Our first application will be in the Double Chooz (DC) neutrino experiment [4], and it is, therefore, called DCTPC.…”

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A prototype detector for directional measurement of the cosmogenic neutron flux

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Conrad

et al. 2012

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This paper describes a novel directional neutron detector. The low pressure time projection chamber uses a mix of helium and CF 4 gases. The detector reconstructs the energy and angular distribution of fast neutron recoils. This paper reports results of energy calibration using an α source and angular reconstruction studies using a collimated neutron source. The best performance is obtained with a 12.5% CF 4 -87.5% He gas mixture. At low energies the target for fast neutrons transitions is primarily helium, while at higher energies, the fluorine contributes as a target. The reconstruction efficiency is both energy and target dependent. For neutrons with energies less than 20 MeV, the reconstruction efficiency is ∼40% for fluorine recoils and ∼60% for helium recoils.

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“…Since then, there have been many developments in optical readouts for diverse applications such as particle detection [198,199,200,201], thermal neutron imaging [202,203,204], and gas detector microphysics measurements [205,206], to name a few. For direction-sensitive Dark Matter detection, these developments include studies of the photon yields of various gas mixtures, measurements of the emission spectra as a function of gas mixture and pressure, and discrimination and directionality studies using a GEM-based detector with high spatial resolution and signal-tonoise in low-pressure CF 4 gas.…”

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Readout technologies for directional WIMP Dark Matter detection

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The measurement of the direction of WIMP-induced nuclear recoils is a compelling but technologically challenging strategy to provide an unambiguous signature of the detection of Galactic dark matter. Most directional detectors aim to reconstruct the dark-matter-induced nuclear recoil tracks, either in gas or solid targets. The main challenge with directional detection is the need for high spatial resolution over large volumes, which puts strong requirements on the readout technologies. In this paper we review the various detector readout technologies used by directional detectors. In particular, we summarize the challenges, advantages and drawbacks of each approach, and discuss future prospects for these technologies.Comment: 58 pages, 26 figures, accepted by Physics Report

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A background-free direction-sensitive neutron detector

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Directional fast neutron detection using a time projection chamber and plastic scintillation detectors

Directional fast neutron detection using a time projection chamber and plastic scintillation detectors

A prototype detector for directional measurement of the cosmogenic neutron flux

Readout technologies for directional WIMP Dark Matter detection

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