A Novel Plastic Optical Fibre-Based Scintillator Detector's Response in Neutron Irradiation up to 400 MeV

Crystal Penner, Cheryl Duzenli, Sinead O'Keeffe, Boris Stoeber, Cornelia Hoehr

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Abstract

A study was carried out to determine if a novel, millimeter sized Terbium-activated Gadolinium Oxysulfide optical fibre detector can detect neutrons from a 0×400 MeV neutron beam. Two different sensor samples with different distributions of scintillator powder were tested. Both responded to the neutron irradiation. The denser sample was then explored to measure the vertical profile of the neutron beam. This demonstrates that the sensor can be used to detect neutrons.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE SENSORS, SENSORS 2018 - Conference Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538647073
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Dec 2018
Event17th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2018 - New Delhi, India
Duration: 28 Oct 201831 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameProceedings of IEEE Sensors
Volume2018-October
ISSN (Print)1930-0395
ISSN (Electronic)2168-9229

Conference

Conference17th IEEE SENSORS Conference, SENSORS 2018
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityNew Delhi
Period28/10/1831/10/18

Keywords

  • neutron
  • optical fibre
  • proton
  • radiotherapy
  • scintillator
  • sensor

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