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An Introduction to Neutron Scattering - Spallation Neutron Source

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Most <strong>Neutron</strong> Detec<strong>to</strong>rs Use 3 He<br />

• 3 He + n -> 3 H + p + 0.764 MeV<br />

• Ionization caused by tri<strong>to</strong>n and pro<strong>to</strong>n<br />

is collected on an electrode<br />

• 70% of neutrons are absorbed<br />

when the product of gas<br />

pressure x thickness x neutron<br />

wavelength is 16 atm. cm. Å<br />

• Modern detec<strong>to</strong>rs are often “position<br />

sensitive” – charge division is used<br />

<strong>to</strong> determine where the ionization<br />

cloud reached the cathode.<br />

A selection of neutron detec<strong>to</strong>rs –<br />

thin-walled stainless steel tubes<br />

filled with high-pressure 3 He.

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