Silicon PIN diode based electron-gamma coincidence detector system for Noble Gases monitoring

Khrustalev, Kirill; Popov, Vladimir; Popov, Yu. S.

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2017.02.010

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“…6. 22 Na coincidence spectrum simulated with Geant4. The ROI of γ ± // γ ± coincidence events is highlighted in the insert at the top right of the figure.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As samples typically have very low activities, several radioxenon detector systems are making use of beta/gamma coincidence counting with scintillators to reduce background [17], [18], [19], [20]. More recently, silicon detectors have been used as the electron detector [21], [22] or for electron/X-ray coincidence counting [23] in order to improve the energy resolution of conversion electron (CE) peaks. The development of an ultra-compact detection system brings several constraints:…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Top: difference in pulse time stamps recorded by the two Pixie-Net modules. Bottom:22 Na coincidence spectrum obtained with a 0.2 µs coincidence window. the ROI of γ± // γ± coincidence events is highlighted in the insert at the top right of the figure.…”

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Network Time Synchronization of the Readout Electronics for a New Radioactive Gas Detection System

Hennig

Thomas

Hoover

et al. 2019

IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.

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In systems with multiple radiation detectors, time synchronization of the data collected from different detectors is essential to reconstruct multi-detector events such as scattering and coincidences. In cases where the number of detectors exceeds the readout channels in a single data acquisition electronics module, multiple modules have to be synchronized, which is traditionally accomplished by distributing clocks and triggers via dedicated connections.To eliminate this added cabling complexity in the case of a new radioactive gas detection system prototype under development at the French Atomic Energy Commission, we implemented time synchronization between multiple XIA Pixie-Net detector readout modules through the existing Ethernet network, based on the IEEE 1588 precision time protocol. The detector system is dedicated to the measurement of radioactive gases at low activity and consists of eight large silicon pixels and two NaI(Tl) detectors, instrumented with a total of three 4-channel Pixie-Net modules. Detecting NaI(Tl)/silicon coincidences will make it possible to identify each radioisotope present in the sample. To allow these identifications at low activities, the Pixie-Net modules must be synchronized to a precision well below the targeted coincidence window of 500-1000 ns. Being equipped with an Ethernet PHY compatible with IEEE 1588 and synchronous Ethernet that outputs a locally generated but system-wide synchronized clock, the Pixie-Net can operate its analog to digital converters and digital processing circuitry with that clock and match time stamps for captured data across the three modules. Depending on the network configuration and synchronization method, the implementation is capable to achieve timing precisions between 300 ns and 200 ps. Index Terms-Radioxenon, network time synchronization, precision time protocol, coincidence detection. W. Hennig (whennig@xia.com) and S. Hoover are with XIA LLC, Hayward, CA 94544 USA. V. Thomas and O. Delaune are with CEA, DAM,

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“…6. 22 Na coincidence spectrum simulated with Geant4. The ROI of γ ± // γ ± coincidence events is highlighted in the insert at the top right of the figure.…”

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Network Time Synchronization of the Readout Electronics for a New Radioactive Gas Detection System

Hennig

Thomas

Hoover

et al. 2019

IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.

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“…For silicon beta detectors, the memory effect was shown to be minimal (~ 0.4%) or below the ability to measure. In 2016, the detector was successfully tested inside a SAUNA II γ detector [34].…”

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“…With the narrower ROIs the number of counts from the background and isotopic interferences will be reduced for 131m Xe and 133m Xe, resulting in improved detection sensitivities. Silicon-based β detectors have been shown to significantly increase the discrimination power of radioxenon detectors for the metastables by reducing interference contributions [33][34][35]. Although silicon has demonstrated improved resolution it has a higher probability for electron backscatter, which, in some cases, increases interference between ROIs.…”

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Radioxenon net count calculations revisited

Cooper

Auer²,

Bowyer

et al. 2019

J Radioanal Nucl Chem

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Since 1998, there have been improvements in the capability to detect atmospheric radioxenon in the International Monitoring System operated by the Preparatory Commission of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. The upgrades have resulted in next-generation versions of the radioxenon systems. This paper explores radioxenon data analysis improvements beyond the original radioxenon beta-gamma analysis equations that were formulated in 2000. Additionally, it provides recommendations to further improve analysis and refine the equations. The areas of improvement are described in terms of equations, physical detectors, and field-testing. These recommendations are provided with the intention of improving accuracy and precision of radioxenon measurements.

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Compact Beta-Gamma Radioxenon Detection System with Improved Energy Resolution Using PIPS Detector

Azimi,

Afarideh,

Chai

2024

Pure Appl. Geophys.

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Silicon PIN diode based electron-gamma coincidence detector system for Noble Gases monitoring

Cited by 6 publications

References 11 publications

Network Time Synchronization of the Readout Electronics for a New Radioactive Gas Detection System

Network Time Synchronization of the Readout Electronics for a New Radioactive Gas Detection System

Radioxenon net count calculations revisited

Compact Beta-Gamma Radioxenon Detection System with Improved Energy Resolution Using PIPS Detector

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