Slow-neutron detector based on thin CVD diamond film
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2017-04-01 |
| Journal | Russian Engineering Research |
| Authors | Š”. Š. ŠŃŠ°Š½Š°ŃŃŠµŠ², A. P. Bolshakov, V. A. Dravin, K. N. Zyablyuk, V.A. Kolyubin |
| Institutions | Institute of Engineering Physics, P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences |
| Citations | 1 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāA slow-neutron detector based on thin CVD diamond film is discussed. A deep graphitized layer in the diamond film acts as one of the electrodes in the detector. The detector demonstrates low sensitivity to Ī³ radiation, at the background level. The detector is tested with a laboratory neutron source based on the isotope 252Cf in a moderator. Slow neutrons are detected by means of the boron isotope 10Š and lithium isotope 6Li. In both cases, slow neutrons are recorded with about 3% efficiency. The efficiency of slow-neutron recording is also assessed theoretically.