Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments
Diamond is widely studied and used for the detection of direct and indirect ionizing particles because of its many physical and electrical outstanding properties, which make this material very attractive as a fast-response, high-radiation-hardness and low-noise radiation detector. Diamond detectors...
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| description | Diamond is widely studied and used for the detection of direct and indirect ionizing particles because of its many physical and electrical outstanding properties, which make this material very attractive as a fast-response, high-radiation-hardness and low-noise radiation detector. Diamond detectors are suited for detecting almost all types of ionizing radiation (e.g., neutrons, ions, UV, and X-ray) and are used in a wide range of applications including ones requiring the capability to withstand harsh environments (e.g., high temperature, high radiation fluxes, or strong chemical conditions). After reviewing the basic properties of the diamond detector and its working principle detailing the physics aspects, the paper discusses the diamond as a neutron detector and reviews its performances in harsh environments. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cdc65d725db44426961e46c85b032a7d2023-11-23T09:04:15ZengMDPI AGJournal of Nuclear Engineering2673-43622021-10-012442247010.3390/jne2040032Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh EnvironmentsMaurizio Angelone0Claudio Verona1ENEA, Fusion and Technology for Nuclear Safety and Security Department, Via E. Fermi 45, I-00044 Frascati, ItalyDipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, Università di Roma “Tor Vergata”, Via del Politecnico 1, I-00133 Rome, ItalyDiamond is widely studied and used for the detection of direct and indirect ionizing particles because of its many physical and electrical outstanding properties, which make this material very attractive as a fast-response, high-radiation-hardness and low-noise radiation detector. Diamond detectors are suited for detecting almost all types of ionizing radiation (e.g., neutrons, ions, UV, and X-ray) and are used in a wide range of applications including ones requiring the capability to withstand harsh environments (e.g., high temperature, high radiation fluxes, or strong chemical conditions). After reviewing the basic properties of the diamond detector and its working principle detailing the physics aspects, the paper discusses the diamond as a neutron detector and reviews its performances in harsh environments.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4362/2/4/32natural and artificial diamondCVD techniquediamond detectorradiation detectionneutron measurementharsh environment |
| spellingShingle | Maurizio Angelone Claudio Verona Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments Journal of Nuclear Engineering natural and artificial diamond CVD technique diamond detector radiation detection neutron measurement harsh environment |
| title | Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments |
| title_full | Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments |
| title_fullStr | Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments |
| title_short | Properties of Diamond-Based Neutron Detectors Operated in Harsh Environments |
| title_sort | properties of diamond based neutron detectors operated in harsh environments |
| topic | natural and artificial diamond CVD technique diamond detector radiation detection neutron measurement harsh environment |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4362/2/4/32 |
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