Advanced Gamma-Ray Detection Concepts Combined with Real-Time Compton Suppression for Nondestructive, Gamma-Ray Characterization of Remote Handled Waste | Zendy

Michael E. Mcllwain | Zendy; Alireza Haghighat | Zendy; Pieter Dorenbos | Zendy; John K. Hartwell | Zendy

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Advanced Gamma-Ray Detection Concepts Combined with Real-Time Compton Suppression for Nondestructive, Gamma-Ray Characterization of Remote Handled Waste

Author(s) -

Michael E. Mcllwain,

Alireza Haghighat,

Pieter Dorenbos,

John K. Hartwell

Publication year - 2005

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/893280

Subject(s) - compton scattering , detector , spectrometer , gamma ray , physics , scintillation , monte carlo method , characterization (materials science) , optics , radioactive waste , scintillator , scattering , nuclear engineering , nuclear physics , engineering , statistics , mathematics

Nondestructive gamma ray characterization of remote-handled waste is significantly complicated by the presence of Compton scattering in the detector and waste matrix produced by intense cesium gamma rays. This research seeks to understand the photophysics of a new type of inorganic scintillation gamma ray detector, optimize the combination of this gamma ray detector with a Compton guard detector, develop new Monte Carlo solution algorithms for modeling Compton scattering in the waste, and to model the real time intensity of cesium produced Compton scattering. A successful research program will provide the fundamental information needed to design and develop advanced Compton spectrometers for assay of remote handled waste and new higher sensitivity spectrometers for environmental measurements

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