A method for determining d-D neutron energies in a large sample

The energy of monoenergetic neutrons generated by the D(d,n)3He reaction was determined as a function of emergent angle and incidence energy of d+-beam, En(θ,Ed). Based on the geometric size of the experimental sample, position of the sample relative to the Ti-D solid or D2 gas targets, volume distribution of D2 gas targets, theoretical formulas were obtained for calculating the mean neutron energy required to irradiate a large sample. Using these formulas, the mean neutron energies of the Ti-D solid and D2 gas targets irradiating a large sample were calculated under various conditions. The results were compared to those reported in the literature. The formulas obtained in this study were found to be applicable for the determination of mean neutron energy irradiating a large sample for the Ti-D solid and D2 gas targets.