Module timetable
11-15 November 2024.
Module overview
Credits
This module is worth 15 credits.
| Module structure | Hours of study |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 hours |
| Practicals | 25 hours |
| Tutorials/discussions | 5 hours |
| Private study | 35 hours |
| Post-course assignment | 75 hours |
Topics
The nature and origin of neutrons, interaction of neutrons with matter. BF proportional counters; fundamentals, wall effects, boron lined detectors. He counters; fundamentals and use for spectrometry. Fission chambers. Li scintillation detectors. Fast neutron detection and spectrometry. Neutron detectors for reactor instrumentation.
The modelling uses the MCNP to investigate the performance of He detectors and to gain an understanding of their operational parameters (pressure, size etc.). Results are compared to experiment. The effects of moderation, scattering and collimation are then investigated in the model.
Module leader
Professor Andy Boston.
Contact
Email: A.J.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk.
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