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Neutron Radiography and Computed Tomography of Biological Systems at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory's High Flux Isotope Reactor

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A CMOS-MEMS Pixel Sensor for Thermal Neutron Imaging.

Roberto Mendicino¹, Gian-Franco Dalla Betta^2,3

¹Center for Sensing Solutions, Eurac Research, Via A. Volta 13A, 39100 Bolzano, Italy.

|May 27, 2023

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This study introduces a novel monolithic 3D pixel sensor for thermal neutron detection and imaging. Its unique design achieves high efficiency and validates the sensor

Keywords:

front-end microstructured sensors monolithic sensors solid-state detectors thermal neutron detectors

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Area of Science:

Semiconductor Physics
Particle Detection Technology
Radiation Imaging

Background:

Traditional neutron detectors often lack high spatial resolution.
Monolithic 3D integration offers potential for advanced sensor architectures.
Developing efficient thermal neutron detection with CMOS technology is an ongoing challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To present the first monolithic 3D pixel sensor for thermal neutron detection and imaging.
To achieve high spatial granularity and neutron detection efficiency.
To validate the sensor design through experimental characterization.

Main Methods:

Utilizing CMOS SOIPIX technology with Deep Reactive-Ion Etching for microstructured backside cavities.
Employing Geant4 simulations to estimate neutron detection efficiency with 10B converters.
Conducting functional tests with alpha particles on a 25x25 pixel prototype.

Main Results:

Demonstrated a monolithic 3D sensor with 35 × 40 μm² pixel granularity.
Simulations predict up to 30% neutron detection efficiency with a 10B converter.
Experimental tests with alpha particles validated the sensor's design and functionality.

Conclusions:

The developed monolithic 3D pixel sensor is a significant advancement for thermal neutron detection.
The sensor architecture enables high spatial resolution, energy discrimination, and charge sharing.
This technology holds promise for future applications in neutron imaging and scientific research.