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Jordan, D.; Tain, J.L.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Gomez-Hornillos, M.B.; Caballero-Folch, R.; Cortes, G.; Cano-Ott, D.; Mendoza, E.; Bandac, I.; Bettini, A.; Fraile, L.M.; Domingo, C. |
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Measurement of the neutron background at the Canfranc Underground Laboratory LSC |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
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42 |
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1-6 |
Keywords |
Neutron background; Underground physics; He-3 proportional counters |
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The energy distribution of the neutron background was measured for the first time at Hall A of the Canfranc Underground Laboratory. For this purpose we used a novel approach based on the combination of the information obtained with six large high-pressure He-3 proportional counters embedded in individual polyethylene blocks of different size. In this way not only the integral value but also the flux distribution as a function of neutron energy was determined in the range from 1 eV to 10 MeV. This information is of importance because different underground experiments show different neutron background energy dependence. The high sensitivity of the setup allowed to measure a neutron flux level which is about four orders of magnitude smaller that the neutron background at sea level. The integral value obtained is Phi(Hall A) = (3.44 +/- 0.35) x 10(-6) cm(-2) s(-1). |
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[Jordan, D.; Tain, J. L.; Algora, A.; Agramunt, J.; Domingo-Pardo, C.] Univ Valencia, CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, Valencia, Spain, Email: jordan@ific.uv.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0927-6505 |
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WOS:000315371900001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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1351 |
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Plaza, J.; Martinez, T.; Becares, V.; Cano-Ott, D.; Villamarin, D.; de Rada, A.P.; Mendoza, E.; Pesudo, V.; Santorelli, R.; Pena, C.; Balibrea-Correa, J.; Boeltzig, A. |
Title |
Thermal neutron background at Laboratorio Subterraneo de Canfranc (LSC) |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
Volume |
146 |
Issue |
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Pages |
102793 - 9pp |
Keywords |
Underground neutron background; Thermal neutron flux; He-3 proportional counter; Pulse shape discrimination |
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The thermal neutron background at Laboratorio Subterraneo de Canfranc (LSC) has been determined using several He-3 proportional counter detectors. Bare and Cd shielded counters were used in a series of long measurements. Pulse shape discrimination techniques were applied to discriminate between neutron and gamma signals as well as other intrinsic contributions. Montecarlo simulations allowed us to estimate the sensitivity of the detectors and calculate values for the background flux of thermal neutrons inside Hall-A of LSC. The obtained value is (3.5 +/- 0.8)x10(-6) n/cm(2)s, and is within an order of magnitude compared to similar facilities. |
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[Plaza, J.; Martinez, T.; Becares, V; Cano-Ott, D.; Villamarin, D.; Perez de Rada, A.; Mendoza, E.; Pesudo, V; Santorelli, R.] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Tecnol CIEM, Ave Complutense 40, Madrid 28040, Spain, Email: julio.plaza@ciemat.es |
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Elsevier |
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0927-6505 |
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WOS:000928281600001 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5482 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Mendoza, E. et al); Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
Improved Neutron Capture Cross Section Measurements with the n_TOF Total Absorption Calorimeter |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of the Korean Physical Society |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Korean Phys. Soc. |
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59 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
1813-1816 |
Keywords |
ND2010; Nuclear data; n_TOF; Background; Monte Carlo; Neutron; Time of flight; Cross section; Calorimeter; Shielding; Simulation; Total absorption; Gamma ray; Neutron capture |
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The n_TOF collaboration operates a Total Absorption Calorimeter (TAC) [1] for measuring neutron capture cross-sections of low-mass and/or radioactive samples. The results obtained with the TAC have led to a substantial improvement of the capture cross sections of (237)Np and (240)Pu [2]. The experience acquired during the first measurements has allowed us to optimize the performance of the TAC and to improve the capture signal to background ratio, thus opening the way to more complex and demanding measurements on rare radioactive materials. The new design has been reached by a series of detailed Monte Carlo simulations of complete experiments and dedicated test measurements. The new capture setup will be presented and the main achievements highlighted. |
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[Mendoza, E; Becares, V; Casado, A; Cano-Ott, D; Fernandez-Ordonez, M; Gonzalez-Romero, E; Guerrero, C; Martinez, T; Vidriales, JJ] Ctr Invest Energet Medioambientales & Tecnol, Madrid 28040, Spain, Email: emilio.mendoza@ciemat.es |
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Korean Physical Soc |
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0374-4884 |
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WOS:000294080700086 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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738 |
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n_TOF Collaboration (Zugec, P. et al); Domingo-Pardo, C.; Giubrone, G.; Tain, J.L. |
Title |
GEANT4 simulation of the neutron background of the C6D6 set-up for capture studies at n_TOF |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2014 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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760 |
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57-67 |
Keywords |
GEANT4 simulations; Neutron time of flight; Neutron background; N_TOF; Neutron capture |
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The neutron sensitivity of the Cr6D6 detector setup used at nTOF facility for capture measurements has been studied by means of detailed GEANT4 simulations. A realistic software replica of the entire nTOF experimental hall, including the neutron beam line, sample, detector supports and the walls of the experimental area has been implemented in the simulations. The simulations have been analyzed in the same manner as experimental data, in particular by applying the Pulse Height Weighting Technique. The simulations have been validated against a measurement of the neutron background performed with a(nat)-C sample, showing an excellent agreement above 1 keV. At lower energies, an additional component in the measured C-nat yield has been discovered, which prevents the use of C-nat data for neutron background estimates at neutron energies below a few hundred eV. The origin and time structure of the neutron background have been derived from the simulations. Examples of the neutron background for two different samples are demonstrating the important role of accurate simulations of the neutron background in capture cross-section measurements. |
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[Zugec, P.; Bosnar, D.] Univ Zagreb, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Zagreb 41000, Croatia, Email: pzugec@phy.hr |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000338350500008 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
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1828 |
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BRIKEN Collaboration (Tolosa-Delgado, A. et al); Agramunt, J.; Tain, J.L.; Algora, A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Morales, A.I.; Rubio, B. |
Title |
Commissioning of the BRIKEN detector for the measurement of very exotic beta-delayed neutron emitters |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2019 |
Publication |
Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
Abbreviated Journal |
Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
Volume |
925 |
Issue |
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Pages |
133-147 |
Keywords |
Beta-delayed neutrons; Neutron and beta counters; Analysis methodology; Background correction |
Abstract |
A new detection system has been installed at the RIKEN Nishina Center (Japan) to investigate decay properties of very neutron-rich nuclei. The setup consists of three main parts: a moderated neutron counter, a detection system sensitive to the implantation and decay of radioactive ions, and gamma-ray detectors. We describe here the setup, the commissioning experiment and some selected results demonstrating its performance for the measurement of half-lives and beta-delayed neutron emission probabilities. The methodology followed in the analysis of the data is described in detail. Particular emphasis is placed on the correction of the accidental neutron background. |
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[Tolosa-Delgado, A.; Agramunt, J.; Tain, J. L.; Algora, A.; Domingo-Pardo, C.; Morales, A., I; Rubio, B.] CSIC, Inst Fis Corpuscular, E-46980 Paterna, Spain, Email: tain@ific.uv.es |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0168-9002 |
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WOS:000460539400018 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
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3939 |
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