A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT

Czyz, Steven A.; Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M.; Farsoni, Abi T.; Gadey, Harish R.; Ranjbar, Lily; Mannino, Mitch A.; McGee, Kacey D.

doi:10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2

Title: A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT

Journal Article · 09 December 2018 · Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2 · OSTI ID:1516730

Czyz, Steven A. ^[1]; Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M. ^[2]; Farsoni, Abi T. ^[3]; Gadey, Harish R. ^[3]; Ranjbar, Lily ^[3]; Mannino, Mitch A. ^[3]; McGee, Kacey D. ^[3]

Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering; University of Michigan
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering; King Abdulaziz Univ., Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). College of Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Dept.
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering

This paper introduces and describes the initial characterizations of a prototype beta gamma coincidence detection system that utilizes a PIPSBox and two coplanar CdZnTe detectors for atmospheric radioxenon identification and nuclear test ban treaty verification. Coincidences between four independent detecting bodies are identified in real time via a custom coincidence module implemented in a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The system is compact, maintains simple readout electronics, and provides high resolution radiation detection at room temperature operation. Preliminary measurements using ¹³⁷Cs and ^131mXe were conducted to optimize various system parameters to achieve optimal energy resolution of key spectral features. The purpose of this research was to explore the utility of these materials and methods for radioxenon monitoring in the International Monitoring System (IMS).

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0002534

OSTI ID:: 1516730

Journal Information:: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 319; ISSN 0236-5731

Publisher:: SpringerCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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