Analysis of neutron time-of-flight spectra with a Bayesian unfolding methodology

Abstract

We have developed an innovative methodology for obtaining the neutron energy distribution from a time-of-flight (TOF) measurement based on the iterative Bayesian unfolding method and accurate Monte Carlo simulations. This methodology has been validated through the analysis of a realistic virtual $\beta$-decay experiment, including the most relevant systematic effects in a real experiment. The proposed methodology allowed for obtaining accurate results over the energy range above the neutron detection threshold.

11 pages, 10 figures, revised version submitted to Radiation Physics and Chemistry

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• Beta-delayed neutron spectroscopy of ${}^{133}$In

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• $\beta$-delayed neutron spectroscopy of ${}^{85,86}$As with MONSTER at IGISOL