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Development of position and n/g discriminant neutron detector modules

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Abstract

We present progress in the development of a neutron detector module made with p-terphenyl, a bright, fast, n/g discriminating solid organic scintillator. The module is comprised of medium sized p-terphenyl crystals that have been optically coupled together to create a pseudo-bar module. While only relying on two photo detectors the PB is capable of distinguishing interactions between six or more crystals. Furthermore, the module retains the p-terphenyl's pulse shape discrimination (PSD) capability. Here we present the characteristics of the module -- the pulse shape and position discrimination, as well as the timing resolution, and briefly discuss future plans for these modules.

Authors

  • Dustin Scriven

    Texas A&M University Department of Physics and Astronomy, Cyclotron Institute

  • Greg Christian

    Saint Mary's University Deparment of Astronomy and Physics, Texas A&M University Department of Physics and Astronomy, Cyclotron Institute

  • Grigory Rogachev

    Texas A&M University Department of Physics and Astronomy, Cyclotron Institute

  • Cody Parker

    Cyclotron Institute

  • Lee Sobotka

    Washington University in St. Louis, Washington University in St. Louis Department of Chemistry and Physics, Washington University in St Louis, Washington University, St. Louis

  • Sunghoon Ahn

    Cyclotron Institute, Texas A&M University

  • Grigory Chubarian

    Cyclotron Institute

  • Shuya Ota

    Cyclotron Institute

  • Yevgin Koshchiy

    Cyclotron Institute

  • Anthony Thomas

    Washington University in St. Louis Department of Chemistry and Physics

  • Eric Aboud

    Texas A&M University Department of Physics and Astronomy, Cyclotron Institute

  • Jack Bishop

    Cyclotron Institute