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Photoneutron Production Using an Electron Linear Accelerator for Applications in Neutron Imaging

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Photoneutron production is possible using an electron linear accelerator and a target capable of generating photonuclear reactions. A short pulse neutron source can be useful for neutron imaging dynamic experiments. This study is aimed at the feasibility of photoneutron production using a 20 MeV electron linear accelerator and tungsten and depleted uranium targets of various thicknesses. MCNP6 (Monte Carlo N-Particle) code will be used to develop a computational model to estimate total neutron yield, and this will be verified at the Idaho State University’s Accelerator Center. After verification of the neutron yield and energy spectra, an additional MCNP6 model will be developed to analyze the neutron imaging processes. This study will potentially prove it is possible to conduct multi-mode imaging experiments on the anticipated Scorpius electron linear accelerator at the Nevada National Security Sites.

Source: OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)

Author: Yim, Kevin Y. [Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS), North Las Vegas, NV (United States)]

Language: English

Topic: Nuclear Physics and Applications

Subfield: Radiation

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Energy, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, National Nuclear Security Administration, Office of Defense Programs

Awards: G3549762800, G3760992489, G562066132, G6842555335, G97034446

OpenAlex ID: W4402385599

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