Advanced Gamma-Ray Detection Concepts Combined with Real-Time Compton Suppression for Nondestructive, Gamma-Ray Characterization of Remote Handled Waste
Nondestructive gamma ray characterization of remote-handled waste is significantly complicated by the presence of Compton scattering in the detector and waste matrix produced by intense cesium gamma rays. This research seeks to understand the photophysics of a new type of inorganic scintillation gamma ray detector, optimize the combination of this gamma ray detector with a Compton guard detector, develop new Monte Carlo solution algorithms for modeling Compton scattering in the waste, and to model the real time intensity of cesium produced Compton scattering. A successful research program will provide the fundamental information needed to design and develop advanced Compton spectrometers for assay of remote handled waste and new higher sensitivity spectrometers for environmental measurements.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL), Idaho Falls, ID; University of Florida, Gainsville, FL; Delft University of Technology, Delft, NL
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC)
- OSTI ID:
- 893280
- Report Number(s):
- EMSP-90109-2005; R&D Project: EMSP 90109; TRN: US0605972
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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