Neutron Radiation Shielding for the NIF Streaked X-Ray Detector (SXD) Diagnostic

The aim of the research is to estimate the X-ray shielding properties of different glass systems using Monte Carlo Simulation. X-ray glass is also known as radiation shielding glass. Glass provides protection against the absorption of energy radiation. The shielding layer is formed by a high concentration of lead and barium. The mass attenuation coefficient, the effective atomic number and the effective electron density are used to determine the position of gamma-ray photons in matter. Shield characterization in terms of mass attenuation coefficient (μm), transmission fraction (T), effective atomic numbers (Zeff), half-value layer (HVL) and exposure build-up. factor (EBF) of a glass system is estimated by the Monte Carlo Simulation. The random sampling and statistical analysis are computed using the monte carlo simulation. Various external factors are considered as the input parameters. The different composition of the glass will be examined using the Monte Carlo simulation and the shielding capability would be determined for the various samples.

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Dosimetry measurements of x-ray and neutron radiation levels near the shuttle and end beam dump at the advanced test accelerator: Beam Research Program

10.2172/5860281 ◽

1987 ◽

Author(s):

T.A. Jr. Gibson ◽

K.W. Struve ◽

R.A. Lindgren

Keyword(s):

Research Program ◽

Neutron Radiation ◽

Beam Dump ◽

X Ray

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Synthesis of ETP-MMA and Lead Tetroxide Composites as Material for X-Ray Radiation Shielding Door

Macromolecular Symposia ◽

10.1002/masy.201550310 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 353 (1) ◽

pp. 77-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mahendra Anggaravidya ◽

Sudirman ◽

Ruri Rarista ◽

Emil Budianto ◽

Bambang Soegijono

Keyword(s):

Radiation Shielding ◽

X Ray

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Comparative investigations of gamma and neutron radiation shielding parameters for different borate and tellurite glass systems using WinXCom program and MCNPX code

Materials Chemistry and Physics ◽

10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.04.106 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 215 ◽

pp. 183-202 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

M.I. Sayyed ◽

M.G. Dong ◽

H.O. Tekin ◽

G. Lakshminarayana ◽

M.A. Mahdi

Keyword(s):

Tellurite Glass ◽

Neutron Radiation ◽

Radiation Shielding ◽

Mcnpx Code

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Investigation of Structural, Thermal Properties and Shielding Parameters of Borosilicate Glasses Doped with Dy3+/ Tb3+ Ions for Gamma and Neutron Radiation Shielding Applications

Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences ◽

10.37934/arfmts.80.1.5061 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (1) ◽

pp. 50-61

Author(s):

Bashar Khudhair Abbas ◽

Sharudin Omar Baki ◽

Fong Wai Leng ◽

Haider Khudhair Abbas ◽

Layth Al-Sarraj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Raman Spectroscopy ◽

Neutron Radiation ◽

Mean Free Path ◽

Radiation Shielding ◽

Borosilicate Glasses ◽

X Ray Diffraction ◽

Scanning Calorimetry ◽

Main Compound ◽

Unit Structure ◽

Prepared Glass

In this study, borosilicate host (H) and seven (S1-S7) samples are prepared by traditional melt-quenching technique. The samples are singly (S1, S2) and doubly (S3-S7) doped with deferent contents of Tb3+ and Dy3+ ions. All samples are analyzed and characterized by XRD (x-ray diffraction), ATR-FTIR (Attenuated total Reflectance-Fourier transform infrared) spectroscopy, TGA/DSC (Thermogravimetric analysis/Differential scanning calorimetry), and Raman spectroscopy. Moreover, the radiation shielding parameters of mentioned glasses such as mass attenuation (?/?), mean free path (MFP), and half-value layer (HVL) are evaluated within the energy of 0.015MeV-15MeV. These parameters are theoretically investigated and evaluated by using XCOM, WINXCOM, and Phy-X programs in addition to the other relevant equations. The ATR-FTIR measurement and Raman spectroscopy results confirmed the unit structure of BO3 and BO4 groups as the main compound as well as the Aluminum-oxide (Al-O-Al) and zinc-oxide (ZnO4) bonds. The transition (Tg), onset crystallization (Tx), crystallization (Tc) temperatures, and weight loss were identified from DSC and TGA findings, respectively. Also, the prepared glass shows good stability against crystallization, as reflected by (?T) variation. Furthermore, the radiation shielding parameter findings show good enhancement of the performance of the samples. However, upon these findings, one can say that these glasses could be used and utilized for radiation shielding purposes.

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