Numerical simulations for neutron detector optimization

Publication date: 1 Lug 2025

JournalSource: OPENALEXOpenAlex type: articleOpen Access
Authors: A. Muoio, S. De Luca, Alfio Samuele Mancuso, T. Minniti, Enrico Sangregorio, Francesco La Via

Abstract In this work, simulations are conducted to optimize a Silicon Carbide (SiC) detector for the detection of 14.1 MeV neutrons [1]. The device features an active thickness achieved through epitaxial growth of 250 μm and an active area of 25 mm 2 . In the first stage of the FLUKA simulations, the performance of the SiC detector is compared with Diamond and Silicon detectors of identical geometry. Furthermore, FLUKA simulations show saturation in alpha-particle production at a SiC thickness of approximately 200 μm. Finally, numerical simulations using Synopsys tools are employed to optimize the edge structure of the SiC detector.

Origin
Journal of Instrumentation
Volume
20
Issue
07
Pages
C07013
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