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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Mechanical Engineering

2014

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Neutron Spectroscopy With Scintillation Detectors Using Wavelets, Jessica Hartman Aug 2014

Neutron Spectroscopy With Scintillation Detectors Using Wavelets, Jessica Hartman

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The purpose of this research was to study neutron spectroscopy using the EJ-299-33A plastic scintillator. This scintillator material provided a novel means of detection for fast neutrons, without the disadvantages of traditional liquid scintillation materials. EJ-299-33A provided a more durable option to these materials, making it less likely to be damaged during handling. Unlike liquid scintillators, this plastic scintillator was manufactured from a non-toxic material, making it safer to use, as well as easier to design detectors. The material was also manufactured with inherent pulse shape discrimination abilities, making it suitable for use in neutron detection.

The neutron spectral unfolding …