Solid state physics experimental techniques and characterization tools can provide a valuable contribution to the research and development activity on He-free neutron detection systems, for both detector assessment and performance improvement. Presently, a He replacement strategy relies on the use of6Li - and/or10B -based neutron-to-charged particle converters coupled to radiation detectors (solid state, gaseous and scintillators). These topics have been discussed during a devoted session within the HeRe (He- Replacement) in Italy Workshop held in Frascati at the ENEA Research Centre, and this paper aims at presenting a brief overview on possible deposition and characterization techniques of thin films that have been subject of discussion. © 2015, Società Italiana di Fisica and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.
Misiano, C., Trucchi, D.M., Renzelli, M., Bemporad, E., Santoni, A., Pietropaolo, A., et al. (2015). Thin-film deposition and characterization for neutron detection applications. THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS, 130(10) [10.1140/epjp/i2015-15218-x].
Thin-film deposition and characterization for neutron detection applications
MISIANO, CARLO;RENZELLI, MARCO;BEMPORAD, Edoardo;SANTONI, ANGELA;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Solid state physics experimental techniques and characterization tools can provide a valuable contribution to the research and development activity on He-free neutron detection systems, for both detector assessment and performance improvement. Presently, a He replacement strategy relies on the use of6Li - and/or10B -based neutron-to-charged particle converters coupled to radiation detectors (solid state, gaseous and scintillators). These topics have been discussed during a devoted session within the HeRe (He- Replacement) in Italy Workshop held in Frascati at the ENEA Research Centre, and this paper aims at presenting a brief overview on possible deposition and characterization techniques of thin films that have been subject of discussion. © 2015, Società Italiana di Fisica and Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
