On the Possibility of the use of Tube Counters in Neutron Spectrometry

International Journal of Applied Physics

© 2023 by SSRG - IJAP Journal

Volume 10 Issue 1

Year of Publication : 2023

Authors : Anatoly Gusev, Inacio Martin, Mauro Alves

10.14445/23500301/IJAP-V10I1P103

How to Cite?

Anatoly Gusev, Inacio Martin, Mauro Alves, "On the Possibility of the use of Tube Counters in Neutron Spectrometry," SSRG International Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 10,  no. 1, pp. 1-5, 2023. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23500301/IJAP-V10I1P103

Abstract:

Response matrices for 3He proportional neutron counters of spherical and cylindrical form are simulated. It is shown that the latter can be converted to the former with a simple linear operation, which points to tube counters as a potential device for neutron spectrum observation.

Keywords:

Atmospheric neutrons, Bonner sphere, Tube counter, Thermal neutrons, Monte carlo method

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