4He detectors for Mixed Oxide (MOX) fuel measurements

• Published in: 2011 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record pp. 4858 - 4864
• Main Authors: Murer, D., Chandra, R., Davatz, G., Friederich, H., Gendotti, U., Howard, A., Lanza, R., Peerani, P., Tomanin, A.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2011
• Subjects: Neutrons

A neutron spectroscopic technique for plutonium content measurement is described. The technique exploits the kinematic cutoff of neutron emission in (α,n) reactions on oxygen. The Watt spectrum of fission neutron emission extends to higher energies without such a cutoff. 4 He scintillation detectors...