Applicability of convex hull in multiple detector response space for neutron dose measurements

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2009 Aug;136(1):1-10. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncp134. Epub 2009 Jul 17.

Abstract

A novel neutron dose measurement method that flexibly responds to variations in the neutron field is being developed by Japan Atomic Energy Agency. This is an implementation of the multi-detector method (first introduced in 1960s) for neutron dose evaluation using a convex hull in the response space defined for multiple detectors. The convex hull provides a range of possible neutron dose corresponding to the incident neutron spectrum. Feasibility of the method was studied using a simulated response of mixed gas proportional counter. Monochromatic neutrons are shown to be fundamentally suitable for mapping the convex. The convex hull can be further reduced taking into consideration a priori information about physically possible incident neutron spectra, for example, theoretically derived moderated neutron spectra originated from a fission neutron source.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Neutrons*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Radiometry / statistics & numerical data