Benzene-d6 has been the scintillation material of choice for performing most of the neutron-capture cross-section measurements at CERN n_TOF for more than 20 years. Recently a revamping of solid-state Stilbene scintillators has been justified by their good timing performances, lack of toxicity and excellent neutron-gamma discrimination by Pulse-Shape Analysis. Consequently, several measurements were recently performed at the n_TOF facility at CERN and INFN-Catania to characterize their performance. We benchmarked both regular and deuterated stilbene scintillation crystals in EAR2@CERN. Based on these results, we are developing and designing a new generation of detectors with enhanced detection sensitivity and improved safety and maintenance conditions.
Musumarra, A., Patronis, N., Massimi, C., Pellegriti, M.G., Papanikolaou, D. (2024). Towards the next generation of detectors for n-γ capture reactions at n_TOF (CERN). EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES, 304, 1-4 [10.1051/epjconf/202430401009].
Towards the next generation of detectors for n-γ capture reactions at n_TOF (CERN)
Massimi C.Membro del Collaboration Group
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2024
Abstract
Benzene-d6 has been the scintillation material of choice for performing most of the neutron-capture cross-section measurements at CERN n_TOF for more than 20 years. Recently a revamping of solid-state Stilbene scintillators has been justified by their good timing performances, lack of toxicity and excellent neutron-gamma discrimination by Pulse-Shape Analysis. Consequently, several measurements were recently performed at the n_TOF facility at CERN and INFN-Catania to characterize their performance. We benchmarked both regular and deuterated stilbene scintillation crystals in EAR2@CERN. Based on these results, we are developing and designing a new generation of detectors with enhanced detection sensitivity and improved safety and maintenance conditions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
