Title :
Modelling Neutron Interactions in the Imaging SEE Monitor
Author :
Cai, Xiao Xiao ; Platt, S.P. ; Chen, Wei
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput., Eng. & Phys. Sci., Univ. of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK
Abstract :
Geant4 is used to simulate neutron interactions in an Imaging Single-Event Effect Monitor. Results are compared to measured data gathered during accelerated testing in neutron beams and during exposure to the cosmogenic neutron field.
Keywords :
neutron detection; neutron effects; nuclear electronics; position sensitive particle detectors; semiconductor counters; Geant4 simulation; Imaging Single-Event Effect Monitor; accelerated testing; charge-coupled device; cosmogenic neutron field; neutron beams; neutron interactions; Charge coupled devices; Computational modeling; Dielectric substrates; Geometry; Indium tin oxide; Monitoring; Neutrons; Particle beams; Silicon; Solid modeling; Accelerated testing; neutron radiation effects;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2009.2020984
