Abstract
The performance of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based Prompt Gamma Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) setup has been determined for analysis of Portland cement samples using Monte Carlo study. The calculations were carried out for a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup with an external moderator similar to the one used in a previous 2.8 MeV neutrons-based PGNAA setup. The optimum values of geometry parameters of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup are different from those of the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup resulting in better performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup. The prompt {gamma}-ray yield from the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is 60-70% higher than that from the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup. Although the performances of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is comparable with that of a previously studied {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup, yet performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is superior to that of the {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup because it has less radiation hazard due to utilization of non-radioactive neutron producing target. This study has provided a theoretical base for experimental test of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup.
Naqvi, A A;
[1]
Nagadi, M M
[1]
- Department of Physics, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Box No. 1815, Dhahran 31261 (Saudi Arabia)
Citation Formats
Naqvi, A A, and Nagadi, M M.
Use of {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction as a neutron source in a PGNAA setup.
United Kingdom: N. p.,
2005.
Web.
doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.08.002.
Naqvi, A A, & Nagadi, M M.
Use of {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction as a neutron source in a PGNAA setup.
United Kingdom.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.08.002
Naqvi, A A, and Nagadi, M M.
2005.
"Use of {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction as a neutron source in a PGNAA setup."
United Kingdom.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.08.002.
@misc{etde_20620192,
title = {Use of {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction as a neutron source in a PGNAA setup}
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abstractNote = {The performance of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based Prompt Gamma Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) setup has been determined for analysis of Portland cement samples using Monte Carlo study. The calculations were carried out for a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup with an external moderator similar to the one used in a previous 2.8 MeV neutrons-based PGNAA setup. The optimum values of geometry parameters of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup are different from those of the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup resulting in better performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup. The prompt {gamma}-ray yield from the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is 60-70% higher than that from the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup. Although the performances of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is comparable with that of a previously studied {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup, yet performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is superior to that of the {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup because it has less radiation hazard due to utilization of non-radioactive neutron producing target. This study has provided a theoretical base for experimental test of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup.}
doi = {10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.08.002}
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title = {Use of {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction as a neutron source in a PGNAA setup}
author = {Naqvi, A A, and Nagadi, M M}
abstractNote = {The performance of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based Prompt Gamma Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) setup has been determined for analysis of Portland cement samples using Monte Carlo study. The calculations were carried out for a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup with an external moderator similar to the one used in a previous 2.8 MeV neutrons-based PGNAA setup. The optimum values of geometry parameters of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup are different from those of the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup resulting in better performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup. The prompt {gamma}-ray yield from the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is 60-70% higher than that from the 2.8 MeV neutrons-based setup. Although the performances of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is comparable with that of a previously studied {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup, yet performance of the {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based setup is superior to that of the {sup 3}H(p,n) reaction-based setup because it has less radiation hazard due to utilization of non-radioactive neutron producing target. This study has provided a theoretical base for experimental test of a {sup 7}Li(p,n) reaction-based PGNAA setup.}
doi = {10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.08.002}
journal = []
issue = {3}
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journal type = {AC}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {2005}
month = {Mar}
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