Module Details

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Title NEUTRONS: DETECTION AND MODELLING
Code PHYS807
Coordinator Prof AJ Boston
Physics
A.J.Boston@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2020-21 Level 7 FHEQ Whole Session 7.5

Aims

To give a practical and theoretical knowledge of neutron detection using gas and scintillation detectors To use a modelling code to predict detector performance


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Knowledge of the interaction of neutrons with materials

(LO2) Knowledge of gas and scintillation detectors (construction and uses)

(LO3) The ability to set up and use neutron detectors

(LO4) The ability to use the MCNP code to model detector performance

(S1) Problem solving skills


Syllabus

 

1 The nature and origin of neutrons, interaction of neutrons with matter. BF3 proportional counters; fundamentals, wall effects, boron lined detectors. 3He counters; fundamentals and use for spectrometry. Fission chambers. 6Li scintillation detectors. Fast neutron detection and spectrometry. Self-powered neutron detectors. Neutron detectors for reactor instrumentation. The modelling uses the MCNP to investigate the performance of 3He detectors and to gain an understanding of their operational parameters (pressure, size etc). Results are compared to experiment. The effects of moderation, scattering and collimation are then investigated in the model.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Description: Teaching Method 2 - Laboratory Work Description:


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 8

    25

    33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 42
TOTAL HOURS 75

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a  1 hour    33       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :n/a      67       

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