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Title: A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT

Abstract

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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 [1];  [2];  [1];  [1];  [1];  [1];  [1]
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  1. Oregon State Univ., Corvallis, OR (United States). School of Nuclear Science and Engineering
  2. 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.
Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI Identifier:
1516730
Grant/Contract Number:  
NA0002534
Resource Type:
Accepted Manuscript
Journal Name:
Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 319; Journal Issue: 3; Journal ID: ISSN 0236-5731
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; Radioxenon; Beta-gamma coincidence; PIPSBox; Nuclear explosion monitoring; CTBTO

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Czyz, Steven A., Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M., Farsoni, Abi T., Gadey, Harish R., Ranjbar, Lily, Mannino, Mitch A., and McGee, Kacey D. A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT. United States: N. p., 2018. Web. doi:10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2.
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Czyz, Steven A., Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M., Farsoni, Abi T., Gadey, Harish R., Ranjbar, Lily, Mannino, Mitch A., & McGee, Kacey D. A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT. United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2
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Czyz, Steven A., Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M., Farsoni, Abi T., Gadey, Harish R., Ranjbar, Lily, Mannino, Mitch A., and McGee, Kacey D. Mon . "A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT". United States. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1516730.
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@article{osti_1516730,
title = {A radioxenon detection system using PIPS and CZT},
author = {Czyz, Steven A. and Alhawsawi, Abdulsalam M. and Farsoni, Abi T. and Gadey, Harish R. and Ranjbar, Lily and Mannino, Mitch A. and McGee, Kacey D.},
abstractNote = {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).},
doi = {10.1007/s10967-018-6367-2},
journal = {Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry},
number = 3,
volume = 319,
place = {United States},
year = {Mon Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2018},
month = {Mon Dec 10 00:00:00 EST 2018}
}
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