| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5493304 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A novel large volume spherical proportional counter, recently developed, is used for neutron measurements. The pure N2 gas is studied for thermal and fast neutron detection, providing a new way for neutron spectroscopy. The neutrons are detected via the N14(n,p)C14 and N14(n,α)B11 reactions. The detector is tested for thermal and fast neutrons detection with Cf252 and Am241âBe9 neutron sources. The atmospheric neutrons are successfully measured from thermal up to several MeV, well separated from the cosmic ray background. A comparison of the spherical proportional counter with the current available neutron counters is also presented.
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Authors
E. Bougamont, A. Dastgheibi, J. Derre, J. Galan, G. Gerbier, I. Giomataris, M. Gros, I. Katsioulas, D. Jourde, P. Magnier, X.F. Navick, T. Papaevangelou, I. Savvidis, G. Tsiledakis,