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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.net.2020.03.012

Sensitivity of GAGG based scintillation neutron detector with SiPM readout  

Fedorov, A. (Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarus State University)
Gurinovich, V. (ATOMTEX SPE)
Guzov, V. (ATOMTEX SPE)
Dosovitskiy, G. (NRC Kurchatov Institute)
Korzhik, M. (Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarus State University)
Kozhemyakin, V. (ATOMTEX SPE)
Lopatik, A. (ATOMTEX SPE)
Kozlov, D. (Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarus State University)
Mechinsky, V. (Institute for Nuclear Problems of Belarus State University)
Retivov, V. (NRC Kurchatov Institute)
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology / v.52, no.10, 2020 , pp. 2306-2312 More about this Journal
Abstract
Here we report on the first results of sensitivity evaluation of the gadolinium-aluminum-gallium- garnet (GAGG) scintillation detector with SiPM readout to fast and slow neutrons and, to the natural background and Co-60 γ-radiation as well. Data on sensitivity were obtained using certified dosimetry benches, so it can be utilized in the calculation of detection limits of neutron flux with such type of detectors. It was concluded that use of GAGG scintillator has a good prospect for neutron monitoring in different parts of nuclear research reactors and power plants.
Keywords
Neutron; Gadolinium; Scintillator; Detector;
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