Speaker
Description
Understanding neutron capture cross sections and the resulting γ-ray emissions is critical to a wide range of scientific and industrial applications. Capture γ-rays are typically high energy (~1–8 MeV) and provide a useful, isotope-specific diagnostic. These signatures are widely used in bulk material analysis, security screening, and oil and gas well logging. Neutron capture and the resulting γ-ray emission are central to neutron detection and play a key role in neutrino detection via neutron tagging, particularly in systems employing gadolinium-doped scintillators and water Cherenkov detectors. In addition, the radioactive products formed following neutron capture emit characteristic delayed γ-rays, which are used in trace element analysis, neutron flux monitoring and dosimetry, and nuclear forensics. This presentation will provide an overview of neutron capture processes and highlight their role across these diverse applications.
| Contribution category | Theory |
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| Presenter status | Faculty/Staff |