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Background:

Neutron-gamma discrimination is crucial for accurate radiation measurements.
Traditional scintillators face challenges in effectively distinguishing between neutron and gamma radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the neutron-gamma discrimination performance of the novel Ultima Gold Alpha-Beta (UGAB) scintillator.
To quantify the capabilities of UGAB for separating neutron and gamma radiation signals.

Main Methods:

Experimental exposure of the UGAB scintillator to an Americium-Beryllium (Am-Be) neutron source.
Analysis of neutron-gamma discrimination spectra.
Calculation of figure-of-merit and peak-to-valley ratios.

Main Results:

The UGAB scintillator demonstrated effective neutron-gamma discrimination.
Quantitative data on figure-of-merit and peak-to-valley values were obtained.
The scintillator showed good separation of neutron and gamma events.

Conclusions:

The Ultima Gold Alpha-Beta (UGAB) scintillator is a promising new tool for neutron-gamma discrimination.
UGAB can be efficiently employed in experiments where distinguishing neutron and gamma radiation is essential.