https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2015-15218-x
Regular Article
Thin-film deposition and characterization for neutron detection applications
1
Romana Film Sottili, Anzio, Italy
2
CNR-ISM, Montelibretti Section, Via Salaria km 29.300, 00015, Monterotondo Scalo, Italy
3
University “Roma Tre”, Department of Engineering, Via della Vasca Navale 79, 00146, Rome, Italy
4
INFN, RomaTRE, CSN5, Rome, Italy
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UTAPRAD-MNF, ENEA Frascati Research Centre, Via E. Fermi 45, 00044, Frascati, Italy
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UT-Fusione, ENEA Frascati Research Centre, Via E. Fermi 45, 00044, Frascati, Italy
* e-mail: giuseppe.celentano@enea.it
Received:
3
February
2015
Revised:
15
July
2015
Accepted:
17
August
2015
Published online:
30
October
2015
Solid state physics experimental techniques and characterization tools can provide a valuable contribution to the research and development activity on He-free neutron detection systems, for both detector assessment and performance improvement. Presently, a He replacement strategy relies on the use of 6Li - and/or 10B -based neutron-to-charged particle converters coupled to radiation detectors (solid state, gaseous and scintillators). These topics have been discussed during a devoted session within the HeRe (He- Replacement) in Italy Workshop held in Frascati at the ENEA Research Centre, and this paper aims at presenting a brief overview on possible deposition and characterization techniques of thin films that have been subject of discussion.
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