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Revista mexicana de física
Print version ISSN 0035-001X
Abstract
GUZMAN-GARCIA, K.A. et al. Passive neutron area monitor with TLD pairs. Rev. mex. fis. [online]. 2012, vol.58, n.3, pp.220-223. ISSN 0035-001X.
The response of a passive neutron area monitor with pairs of thermoluminescent dosimeters has been calculated using the Monte Carlo code MCNP5. The response was calculated for one TLD 600 located at the center of a polyethylene moderator. The response was calculated for 47 monoenergetic neutron sources ranging from 1E(-9) to 20 MeV. Response was calculated using two irradiation geometries, one with an upper source and another with a lateral source. For both irradiation schemes the response was calculated with the TLD in two positions, one parallel to the source and another perpendicular to the source. The advantage of this passive neutron monitor area is that can be used in locations with intense, pulsed and mixed radiation fields like those in radiotherapy vault rooms with linear accelerators.
Keywords : Neutron; ambient dose equivalent; area monitor.