ISSN:
1089-7623
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Technology
Notes:
A neutron detector capable of measuring the time-dependent yield of 14-MeV neutrons from a D–D plasma producing predominantly 2.5-MeV neutrons has been developed. The detector consists of a thick polythene recoil proton radiator backed by a graphite foil attached to a large area totally depleted ion-implanted diode. Protons scattered in the forward direction by 14-MeV neutrons pass through the graphite foil and are registered in the diode. Recoil protons from 2.5-MeV neutrons, however, are prevented from reaching the diode by the foil. When operated with a 1.5-MeV energy bias, the measured neutron detection efficiency for 15-MeV neutrons is 3.2×10−3 per neutron. The corresponding figure for 3.1-MeV neutrons is a factor of 540 lower. The neutron detector and its laboratory calibration are described, as is its deployment at the Joint European Torus where it serves as a triton burn-up monitor.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1144055
