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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| author | 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. |
| author_facet | 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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| description | 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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| spelling | doaj.art-07301c5eee0d461da6aad7257d9e246d2022-12-21T23:41:13ZengEDP SciencesEPJ Web of Conferences2100-014X2021-01-012530700910.1051/epjconf/202125307009epjconf_animma2021_07009µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland securityFarinelli R.0Balossino I.Bencivenni G.1Cibinetto G.2Felici G.3Fiore S.4Garzia I.5Gatta M.6Giovannetti M.7Hall-Wilton R.8Lai C. C.9Lavezzi L.10Mezzadri G.Morello G.11Paoletti E.12Papalino G.13Pietropaolo A.14Pillon M.15Poli Lener M.16Robinson L.17Scodeggio M.18Svensson P.O.19INFN-FerraraINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiINFN-FerraraINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiENEAINFN-FerraraINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiDetector Group, European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)Detector Group, European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)INFN-TorinoINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiENEAENEAINFN-National Laboratory of FrascatiDetector Group, European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)INFN-FerraraDetector Group, European Spallation Source ERIC (ESS)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.https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2021/07/epjconf_animma2021_07009.pdfmpgdneutron detectionradioactive wastehomeland security |
| spellingShingle | 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 EPJ Web of Conferences mpgd neutron detection radioactive waste homeland security |
| title | µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| title_full | µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| title_fullStr | µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| title_full_unstemmed | µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| title_short | µRANIA-V: an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| title_sort | µrania v an innovative solution for neutron detection in homeland security |
| topic | mpgd neutron detection radioactive waste homeland security |
| url | https://www.epj-conferences.org/articles/epjconf/pdf/2021/07/epjconf_animma2021_07009.pdf |
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