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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Science and Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Detector Physics

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  • Neutron detectors are crucial for nuclear applications.
  • Gadolinium (Gd) is a promising material for neutron conversion layers.
  • Efficient detection of thermal neutrons requires optimized detector designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a Monte Carlo (MC) model for simulating neutron interactions in Gd.
  • To evaluate the performance of diamond and silicon carbide (SiC) detectors for neutron detection.
  • To determine the optimal Gd thickness for efficient thermal neutron detection.

Main Methods:

  • A custom Monte Carlo (MC) computer model was created to simulate thermal neutron absorption in natural Gd.
  • The MC code modeled photon and electron emission from Gd and their detection by diamond and 4H-SiC detectors.
  • Quantum detection efficiencies (QE) for photons and electrons were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The MC model successfully simulated neutron conversion and particle emission from Gd.
  • Electron detection showed higher quantum efficiency (QE) than photon detection for the chosen detectors.
  • The optimal Gd thickness for efficient thermal neutron flux detection was determined.

Conclusions:

  • The developed MC model is effective for optimizing neutron detector designs.
  • Natural Gd combined with radiation-hard detectors offers a robust solution for thermal neutron detection.
  • Potential applications include nuclear science, space science, and engineering.