Journal Article

IMPULSE-2015-00052

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Geant4 based simulations for novel neutron detector development

Kittelmann, T. (Corresponding Author) ; Stefanescu, I.MLZ* ; Kanaki, K. ; Boin, M.MLZ* ; Hall-Wilton, R. ; Zeitelhack, K.MLZ*

2014
IOP Publ. Bristol

Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1088/1742-6596/513/2/022017

Abstract: A Geant4-based Python/C++ simulation and coding framework, which has been developed and used in order to aid the R&D efforts for thermal neutron detectors at neutron scattering facilities, is described. Built upon configurable geometry and generator modules, it integrates a general purpose object oriented output file format with meta-data, developed to facilitate a faster turn-around time when setting up and analysing simulations. Also discussed are the extensions to Geant4 which have been implemented in order to include the effects of low-energy phenomena such as Bragg diffraction in the polycrystalline support materials of the neutron detectors. Finally, an example application of the framework is briefly shown.

Keyword(s): Instrument and Method Development (1st) ; Others (1st) ; Fundamental Science (1st) ; Instrument and Method Development (2nd)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. DEL

Experiment(s):

1. Detectors/Electronics

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Database coverage:
; ; Nationallizenz ; SCOPUS

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