µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security
Detection of neutrons is becoming of the utmost importance, especially in the studies of radioactive waste and in homeland security applications. The crisis of 3He availability has required the development of innovative techniques. One solution is to develop light gas detectors for neutron counting...
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oai:doaj.org-article:07301c5eee0d461da6aad7257d9e246d2021-12-02T17:12:46ZµRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security2100-014X10.1051/epjconf/202125307009https://doaj.org/article/07301c5eee0d461da6aad7257d9e246d2021-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2021/07/epjconf_animma2021_07009.pdfhttps://doaj.org/toc/2100-014XDetection of neutrons is becoming of the utmost importance, especially in the studies of radioactive waste and in homeland security applications. The crisis of 3He availability has required the development of innovative techniques. One solution is to develop light gas detectors for neutron counting to be used as portals for ports and airports. The neutron is converted on the Boron-coated cathode, releasing a charged particle, whose passage can be identified by the gas detector. While several technologies have been deployed in the past, the project μRANIA-V (μRwell Advanced Neutron Identification Apparatus) aims to detect thermal neutrons by means of the μRwell technology, an innovative gas detector. The goal is to produce tiles to operate as portals in homeland security or for radioactive waste management. The technological transfer towards the industry has started, thus the production can be cost-effective also owing to a construction process relatively easier compared to similar apparatus. By reading directly the signals from the amplification stage, the neutrons can be counted with simplified electronics further reducing the total cost. In this paper, the project will be described, with details on the μRwell technology and on the neutron counting, on the test beam performed, and on the future plans.Farinelli R.Balossino I.Bencivenni G.Cibinetto G.Felici G.Fiore S.Garzia I.Gatta M.Giovannetti M.Hall-Wilton R.Lai C. C.Lavezzi L.Mezzadri G.Morello G.Paoletti E.Papalino G.Pietropaolo A.Pillon M.Poli Lener M.Robinson L.Scodeggio M.Svensson P.O.EDP Sciencesarticlempgdneutron detectionradioactive wastehomeland securityPhysicsQC1-999ENEPJ Web of Conferences, Vol 253, p 07009 (2021) |
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mpgd neutron detection radioactive waste homeland security Physics QC1-999 Farinelli R. Balossino I. Bencivenni G. Cibinetto G. Felici G. Fiore S. Garzia I. Gatta M. Giovannetti M. Hall-Wilton R. Lai C. C. Lavezzi L. Mezzadri G. Morello G. Paoletti E. Papalino G. Pietropaolo A. Pillon M. Poli Lener M. Robinson L. Scodeggio M. Svensson P.O. µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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Detection of neutrons is becoming of the utmost importance, especially in the studies of radioactive waste and in homeland security applications. The crisis of 3He availability has required the development of innovative techniques. One solution is to develop light gas detectors for neutron counting to be used as portals for ports and airports. The neutron is converted on the Boron-coated cathode, releasing a charged particle, whose passage can be identified by the gas detector. While several technologies have been deployed in the past, the project μRANIA-V (μRwell Advanced Neutron Identification Apparatus) aims to detect thermal neutrons by means of the μRwell technology, an innovative gas detector. The goal is to produce tiles to operate as portals in homeland security or for radioactive waste management. The technological transfer towards the industry has started, thus the production can be cost-effective also owing to a construction process relatively easier compared to similar apparatus. By reading directly the signals from the amplification stage, the neutrons can be counted with simplified electronics further reducing the total cost. In this paper, the project will be described, with details on the μRwell technology and on the neutron counting, on the test beam performed, and on the future plans. |
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Farinelli R. Balossino I. Bencivenni G. Cibinetto G. Felici G. Fiore S. Garzia I. Gatta M. Giovannetti M. Hall-Wilton R. Lai C. C. Lavezzi L. Mezzadri G. Morello G. Paoletti E. Papalino G. Pietropaolo A. Pillon M. Poli Lener M. Robinson L. Scodeggio M. Svensson P.O. |
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Farinelli R. Balossino I. Bencivenni G. Cibinetto G. Felici G. Fiore S. Garzia I. Gatta M. Giovannetti M. Hall-Wilton R. Lai C. C. Lavezzi L. Mezzadri G. Morello G. Paoletti E. Papalino G. Pietropaolo A. Pillon M. Poli Lener M. Robinson L. Scodeggio M. Svensson P.O. |
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µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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µrania-v: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
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