Abstract
SCK•CEN is engaged in research related to the use of a large volume NaI detection system for use during nuclear and radiological emergencies, for the detection of nuclear materials and for the characterization of contaminated sites. As part of this effort, a research activity is being carried out to determine the characteristics and build a Monte Carlo model of the available 4 liters NaI detector.
These activities consist of: Determination of energy resolution, efficiency, lower threshold, background in laboratory conditions using well-characterized point sources; Modeling and validating of the detector by Monte Carlo simulations; Determination of the response function by combining measurement and simulation results; Characterization of the detector for contaminated surfaces by measurements and modeling (2D source, 9 m2 containing 133Ba and 137Cs);
Calibration of detector for dose rate measurements
This paper focuses on the results obtained so far concerning the Monte Carlo model and its validation with experimental data.
Details
Original language | English |
---|
Title of host publication | Applications of Nuclear Techniques: Eleventh International Conference |
---|
Place of Publication | Melville, NY, United States |
---|
Pages | 335-342 |
---|
Volume | 1 |
---|
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2011 |
---|
Event | International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques 2011 - Dr. George Vourvopoulos, Rethymnon, Greece Duration: 12 Jun 2011 → 17 Jun 2011 |
---|
Name | AIP Conference Proceedings 1412 |
---|
Conference | International Conference on Applications of Nuclear Techniques 2011 |
---|
Country | Greece |
---|
City | Rethymnon |
---|
Period | 2011-06-12 → 2011-06-17 |
---|