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Monte-Carlo Simulation of Fast Neutron
Detection with Timepix
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Year
2010
Scientific journal
IEEE NSS/MIC Orlando, Conf. Record
Abstract
The imaging semiconductor pixel detector
Timepix allows measurement of charge collected in each of its
256x256 pixels (55 um pitch). This feature makes it suitable
for applications where energy and position of incoming
radiation needs to be measured.
We are developing a novel fast neutron spectroscopy and
radiography technique based on tracking of protons recoiled
by fast neutrons. The proposed setup consists of a
polyethylene (PE) bead placed above the Timepix detector
surface and irradiated by fast neutrons. Protons recoiled by
neutrons from the PE bead hit the detector and generate a
track. Analysis of the track gives energy, position and
direction of flight of the proton. This information is used to
reconstruct energy of the incoming neutron. The neutron
source position can be calculated as well. If both the source
position and spectrum are known, the PE bead can be replaced
by an unknown hydrogen rich sample and 3D tomographic
reconstruction of the sample can be done.
A Monte-Carlo simulation of the fast neutron detection
process was prepared. The code was based on combination of
ROOT and SRIM/TRIM packages. The proton recoil and
transport through the geometry was simulated. Energy
deposited in the detector for each event was calculated. The
code contains also a model for charge sharing between pixels
to correctly simulate the detected proton tracks. Results of
simulations compared with experiment and details of the
neutron source spectrum/position and object 3D reconstruction
is presented.
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Cite article as:
J. Uher, J. Jakůbek, "Monte-Carlo Simulation of Fast Neutron
Detection with Timepix", IEEE NSS/MIC Orlando, Conf. Record (2010)