The Monte Carlo code CEARCPG for coincidence prompt gamma-ray neutron activation analysis

2007 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 320-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaogang Han ◽  
Robin P. Gardner
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Neutron Activation Analysis ◽  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Neutron Activation ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Monte Carlo Code

scholarly journals The comparison of five neutron sources via 7Li(p,n) reaction for the design of a facility based on prompt gamma ray neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) in vivo detections of boron

2020 ◽  
pp. 51-60
Author(s):  
J.G. Fantidis ◽  
G.E. Nicolaou
Keyword(s):  
Neutron Activation Analysis ◽  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Neutron Activation ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Nondestructive Method ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
Monte Carlo Code ◽  
Mev Protons

Prompt Gamma Ray Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) is a useful nondestructive method with numerous applications. In this study neutron yield from 7Li(p,n) reaction with proton energies of 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5 and 5 MeV was used in order to provide the necessary thermal beam to the investigated sample. The facility was designed and simulated using the MCNPX Monte Carlo code. The primary goal was the enhancement of the signal to noise ratio and the improvement of the detection limit of the system. An extensive series of simulations were performed for each source in order to examine the consequence of the solid angle which formed between the neutron beam and the collimator detector. Boron was used as an element which emits the prompt gamma rays and according to the simulations, 2.5 and 3 MeV protons beams offer the best performance, while for proton beam with energy in the range between 4-5 MeV the results indicate slightly poorer performance. Simulations are presented for the in-vivo PGNAA in the human liver.

Comparison Elemental Studies of Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) Using PHITS and Monte Carlo Simulation (MCNP) Codes

2017 ◽  
Vol 888 ◽  
pp. 534-537
Author(s):  
Mohd Fitri Abdul Rahman ◽  
Hanafi Ithnin ◽  
Lahasen Dahing
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Neutron Activation Analysis ◽  
Activation Analysis ◽  
Neutron Activation ◽  
Elemental Analysis ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Prompt Gamma ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Gamma Neutron Activation

Elemental studies of any samples for example concrete are important for better characterization and inspection. Currently, many techniques have been applied such as x-ray, gamma-ray and etc. However further analysis is good to know without destroying the samples. Furthermore, simulations of any samples with Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) are useful to experimentalist. In this study, Monte Carlo technique was used with two different type of software. The results were successful on elemental analysis from both techniques.

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