Optimising Foil Selection for Neutron Activation Systems

• Published in: Journal of fusion energy Vol. 41; no. 1; p. 12
• Main Authors: Wong, O., Smith, R., Nobs, C. R., Bruce, A. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.06.2022; Springer; Springer Nature B.V; Springer Science + Business Media
• Subjects: Accuracy; Algorithms; Energy spectra; Energy Systems; Entropy; Foils; Fusion reactors; Gamma rays; Geometry; High technology industry; Measurement techniques; Neutrons; Nuclear Energy; Nuclear Fusion; Original Research; Physics; Physics and Astronomy; Plasma Physics; Radiation; Sustainable Development; Neutron activation system; MAXED; Neutron spectrum unfolding

Neutron spectrum unfolding using activation foils is currently the primary technique planned for measuring the neutron energy spectrum at the first wall of power-generating fusion reactors. Room for improvement in the effectiveness of current foil selection was identified, and a program produced to...