Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials

A. Borella; J. Camps; J. Paridaens; T. Vidmar

doi:10.1063/1.3665332

Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials

A. Borella, J. Camps, J. Paridaens, T. Vidmar

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Abstract

SCK•CEN is engaged in research related to the use of a large volume NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies, for the detection of nuclear materials and for the characterization of contaminated sites. As part of this effort, a research activity is being carried out to determine the characteristics and build a Monte Carlo model of the available 4 liters NaI detector. These activities consist of: Determination of energy resolution, efficiency, lower threshold, background in laboratory conditions using well-characterized point sources; Modeling and validating of the detector by Monte Carlo simulations; Determination of the response function by combining measurement and simulation results; Characterization of the detector for contaminated surfaces by measurements and modeling (2D source, 9 m2 containing 133Ba and 137Cs); Calibration of detector for dose rate measurements This paper focuses on the results obtained so far concerning the Monte Carlo model and its validation with experimental data.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference
Place of Publication	Melville, NY, United States
Pages	335-342
Number of pages	8
Volume	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3665332
State	Published - Dec 2011
Event	International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques 2011 - Dr. George Vourvopoulos, Rethymnon Duration: 12 Jun 2011 → 17 Jun 2011

Publication series

Name	AIP Conference Proceedings
Volume	1412
ISSN (Print)	0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)	1551-7616

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques 2011
Country/Territory	Greece
City	Rethymnon
Period	2011-06-12 → 2011-06-17

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General Physics and Astronomy

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Borella, A., Camps, J., Paridaens, J., & Vidmar, T. (2011). Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials. In Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference (Vol. 1, pp. 335-342). (AIP Conference Proceedings; Vol. 1412).. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3665332

Borella, A. ; Camps, J. ; Paridaens, J. et al. / Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials. Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference. Vol. 1 Melville, NY, United States, 2011. pp. 335-342 (AIP Conference Proceedings).

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Borella, A , Camps, J , Paridaens, J & Vidmar, T 2011, Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials. in Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference. vol. 1, AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 1412, Melville, NY, United States, pp. 335-342, International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques 2011, Rethymnon, Greece, 2011-06-12. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3665332

Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials. / Borella, A.; Camps, J.; Paridaens, J. et al.
Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference. Vol. 1 Melville, NY, United States, 2011. p. 335-342 (AIP Conference Proceedings; Vol. 1412).

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Borella A , Camps J , Paridaens J , Vidmar T. Characterization and monte carlo simulations of a 4-liter NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies and for the detection of nuclear materials. In Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference. Vol. 1. Melville, NY, United States. 2011. p. 335-342. (AIP Conference Proceedings). doi: 10.1063/1.3665332