Sub-millimeter resolution SiPM-based neutron anger camera

Loyd, M.; Khaplanov, A.; Sedov, V.; Beal, J.; Visscher, T.; Donahue, C.; Montcalm, C.; Warren, G.; Butz, R.; Boone, C.; Hart, C.; Riedel, R.; Diawara, Y.

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2023.168871

Title: Sub-millimeter resolution SiPM-based neutron anger camera

Journal Article · 02 November 2023 · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2023.168871 · OSTI ID:2217717

Loyd, M. ^[1];

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Thermal and cold neutron beamlines require detector systems that have a high neutron efficiency, large active area, and good spatial resolution. One type of detector that has been implemented at beamlines at the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) is a scintillator-based Anger camera that utilizes photomultiplier tubes (PMTs) as photodetectors. In this work, we present a new Anger camera design that replaces PMTs with silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs). This new design offers better resolution, less distortion, and more compactness than the previous cameras. A camera with active area of ~100 cm² was shown to have a spatial resolution better than 0.5 mm. Additionally, the use of SiPMs allows for use in strong magnetic fields, opening the possibility of additional experimental capabilities. In conclusion, prototype has been built that demonstrates vacuum-compatibility, as required for a proposed beamline for the Second Target Station at SNS.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Scientific User Facilities (SUF)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 2217717

Journal Information:: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Journal Name: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 1058; ISSN 0168-9002

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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