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Microtron MT 25 as a source of neutrons

Author
Kralik M. CMI
Šolc Jaroslav, Ing. Ph.D. IEAP
Chvatil David Nuclear Physics Institute, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic
Krist P. NPI, ASCR
Turek K. NPI, ASCR
Granja Carlos, Doc. Ing. Ph.D. IEAP

Year
2012

Scientific journal
Rev. Sci. Instruments 83 (2012) 083502

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Abstract
The objective was to describe Microtron MT25 as a source of neutrons generated by bremsstrahlung induced photonuclear reactions in U and Pb targets. Bremsstrahlung photons were produced by electrons accelerated at energy 21.6 MeV. Spectral fluence of the generated neutrons was calculated with MCNPX code and then experimentally determined at two positions by means of a Bonner spheres spectrometer in which the detector of thermal neutrons was replaced by activation Mn tablets or track detectors CR-39 with a 10B radiator. The measured neutron spectral fluence and the calculated anisotropy served for the estimation of neutron yield from the targets and for the determination of ambient dose equivalent rate at the place of measurement. Microtron MT25 is intended as one of the sources for testing neutron sensitive devices which will be sent into the space.
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Cite article as:
M. Kralik, J. Šolc, D. Chvatil, P. Krist, K. Turek, C. Granja, "Microtron MT 25 as a source of neutrons", Rev. Sci. Instruments 83 (2012) 083502 (2012)

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