Fusion experiments put many challenges on the neutron detection methods, since they require fast neutron counters and spectrometers with good energy resolution capable of operating in harsh environments under a large range of neutron flux intensities. Recently, SiC detectors were proposed for these roles due to their outstanding properties. Among those, the operation of SiC with partial polarization is of interest since it might allow for a fast neutron detector with efficiency tunable online, which would allow a good functionality under a large range of flux intensities. This paper describes the characterization of a series of SiC detectors operated with a fraction of the polarization needed to achieve full depletion. The characterization is performed through I/V measurements, alpha irradiation in vacuum and neutron irradiation. A functionality with excellent detection characteristics is demonstrated, reaching an energy resolution of 1.05 % for 5.5 MeV alphas and 2.05 % for 14 MeV neutrons. Some limitations on the maximum bias will be also discussed, pointing out some challenges for the manufacturing of thick SiCs in the future.

Kushoro, M., Angelone, M., Bozzi, D., Gorini, G., La Via, F., Perelli Cippo, E., et al. (2024). Partially depleted operation of 250 μm-thick silicon carbide neutron detectors. NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH. SECTION A, ACCELERATORS, SPECTROMETERS, DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, 1058(January 2024) [10.1016/j.nima.2023.168918].

Partially depleted operation of 250 μm-thick silicon carbide neutron detectors

Kushoro M. H.
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Gorini G.;Perelli Cippo E.;Tardocchi M.;
2024

Abstract

Fusion experiments put many challenges on the neutron detection methods, since they require fast neutron counters and spectrometers with good energy resolution capable of operating in harsh environments under a large range of neutron flux intensities. Recently, SiC detectors were proposed for these roles due to their outstanding properties. Among those, the operation of SiC with partial polarization is of interest since it might allow for a fast neutron detector with efficiency tunable online, which would allow a good functionality under a large range of flux intensities. This paper describes the characterization of a series of SiC detectors operated with a fraction of the polarization needed to achieve full depletion. The characterization is performed through I/V measurements, alpha irradiation in vacuum and neutron irradiation. A functionality with excellent detection characteristics is demonstrated, reaching an energy resolution of 1.05 % for 5.5 MeV alphas and 2.05 % for 14 MeV neutrons. Some limitations on the maximum bias will be also discussed, pointing out some challenges for the manufacturing of thick SiCs in the future.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
Fusion diagnostics; Fusion plasma; Neutronics; SiC detectors; Solid state detectors;
English
13-nov-2023
2024
1058
January 2024
168918
none
Kushoro, M., Angelone, M., Bozzi, D., Gorini, G., La Via, F., Perelli Cippo, E., et al. (2024). Partially depleted operation of 250 μm-thick silicon carbide neutron detectors. NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH. SECTION A, ACCELERATORS, SPECTROMETERS, DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, 1058(January 2024) [10.1016/j.nima.2023.168918].
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