Neutron Flux-Energy Spectral Characterization of a Deuterium-Tritium Neutron Generator at Oregon State University

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Creator	Eastman, Abigail L.
Abstract	The neutron flux-energy spectral characterization of a Thermo Fisher MP320 deuterium-tritium neutron generator was performed for two shielding configurations, one with substantial moderator between the source and the sample and one without such moderator. The STAYSL PNNL spectral adjustment code was utilized in conjunction with MCNP modelled reference spectra and reaction rate data from the multi-foil activation method. Ten neutron activation reactions from seven activation foils (Al, Au, Sc, W, Na, In, and Fe) were irradiated in each shielding configuration then analyzed using gamma spectrometry to obtain the neutron reaction rates for STAYSL PNNL. The result is a finalized neutron flux-energy spectrum for each shielding configuration over the 1.0E-10 to 20~MeV neutron energy range.
License	All rights reserved
Resource Type	Masters Thesis
Date Issued	2022-02-21
Degree Level	Master's
Degree Name	Master of Science (M.S.)
Degree Field	Radiation Health Physics
Degree Grantor	Oregon State University
Commencement Year	2022
Advisor	Reese, Steven R.
Committee Member	Minc, Leah Yang, Haori Palmer, Camille J.
Academic Affiliation	Nuclear Science and Engineering
Rights Statement	In Copyright
Publisher	Oregon State University
Peer Reviewed	No
Language	English [eng]

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