Monte Carlo Analysis of Neutron Detection With a BaF2 Scintillation Detector.

Authors :: Pozzi, Sara A.
Neal, John S.
Oberer, Richard B.
Mihalezo, John T.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science; Jun2004 Part 3 of 4, Vol. 51 Issue 3, p1088-1090, 3p
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: This work presents the results of investigations aimed at simulating the response of a barium fluoride (BaF<subscript>2</subscript>) detector to neutrons and photons. The simulations are performed with the MCNP-PoliMi code, a modification of MCNF-4C. The simulation results are compared to time-of-flight measurements performed with the nuclear materials identification system (NMIS). In particular, the neutron detection capabilities of the BaF<subscript>2</subscript> scintillator are analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]