Title :
Analysis of SEE-Inducing Charge Generation in the Neutron Beam at The Svedberg Laboratory
Author :
Platt, S.P. ; Török, Z.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Central Lancashire, Preston
Abstract :
We characterize the single-event effect (SEE) inducing charge-generation properties of the neutron beam at the Svedberg laboratory (TSL), and compare these to results obtained at Los Alamos neutron science center (LANSCE). We observe that the charge collection spectra obtained in these dissimilar fields differ insignificantly over the range covering the vast majority of detected events. This permits us to make a like-for-like comparison in terms of "LANSCE equivalent" flux. We also determine the reduction in transmission due to the presence of multiple experiments in the beam line. We show that multiple quantitative experiments are possible with additional monitoring in situ, to complement facility dosimetry. Such monitoring is recommended for adoption in future neutron SEE testing protocols, for use at all facilities.
Keywords :
charge-coupled devices; neutron effects; SEE-inducing charge generation; charge collection spectra; dosimetry; neutron beam; single-event effect; Dosimetry; Electronic equipment testing; Event detection; Ice; Laboratories; Monitoring; Neutron radiation effects; Particle beams; Protocols; Tail; Charge-coupled devices; dosimetry; neutron beams; neutron radiation effects;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2007.902366