Table 2 Comparison of neutron multiplicity counter performances
From: Next-generation neutron detection using a 6Li glass scintillator composite
Characteristic | AWCC (3He) | ENMC (3He) | AWCC (6Li particle-based 4-mm pitch) |
|---|---|---|---|
Outer dimension [cm] | 48 (diameter) | 66 (per side, box geometry) | 48 (diameter) |
Weight (estimated) [kg] | 84 | 280 | 122 |
Neutron detection efficiency (fission/fast neutrons) with item in the center of the cavity | 26% | 65% | 66% |
Die-away time [µs] | 51 | 22 | 14 |
Multiplicity. \({\mbox{FOM}}=\varepsilon /\sqrt{\tau }\) [(%)/(µs1/2)] | 3.6 | 13.9 | 17.6 |
