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physics.ins-det2022

Stochastic modeling of a neutron imaging center at the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor

Luiz P. de Oliveira, Alexandre P. S. Souza, Frederico A. Genezini +1

Neutron imaging is a non-destructive technique for analyzing a wide class of samples, such as archaeological or industrial material structures. In recent decades, technological adv…

physics.ins-det2022★ 2 cited

Double-GEM based thermal neutron detector prototype

L. A. Serra Filho, R. Felix dos Santos, G. G. A. de Souza +11

The Helium-3 shortage and the growing interest in neutron science constitute a driving factor in developing new neutron detection technologies. In this work, we report the developm…

physics.ins-det2022★ 1 cited

Development of a fast simulator for GEM-based neutron detectors

R. Felix dos Santos, M. G. Munhoz, M. Moralles +3

Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM)-based detectors using a layer of 10B as a neutron converter is becoming popular for thermal neutron detection. A common strategy to simulate this kind…

physics.ins-det2022

Simulating Araponga -- The High-Resolution Diffractometer of Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor

Alexandre P. S. Souza, Luiz P. de Oliveira, Frederico A. Genezini +1

The Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor (RMB) is a fundamental project that aims to turn Brazil into a self-sufficient country in the production of radioisotopes and radiopharmaceutical…

physics.ins-det2021★ 3 cited

Monte Carlo simulations of the S-shaped neutron guides with asymmetric concave and convex surface coatings

Alexandre P. S. Souza, Luiz P. de Oliveira, Frederico A. Genezini

During the last decades, neutron beam transportation has been a well-known and established subject for designing proper neutron guides. However, sometimes unusual adaptation or adj…

physics.ins-det2020★ 3 cited

Neutron Guide Building Instruments of the Brazilian Multipurpose Reactor (RMB) Project

Alexandre P. S. Souza, Luiz P. de Oliveira, Fabiano Yokaichiya +2

A growing community of scientists has been using neutrons in the most diverse areas of science. In order to meet the researchers demand in the areas of physics, chemistry, material…

physics.ins-det2019★ 3 cited

Monte Carlo simulations of the S-shaped neutron guide

Luiz P. de Oliveira, Alexandre P. S. Souza, Fabiano Yokaichiya +2

Neutron transport along guides is governed by the Liouville theorem and the technology involved has advanced in recent decades. Computer simulations have proven to be useful tools…