Simulations of muon-induced neutron flux at large depths underground

Abstract

The production of neutrons by cosmic-ray muons at large depths underground is discussed. The most recent versions of the muon propagation code MUSIC, and particle transport code FLUKA are used to evaluate muon and neutron fluxes. The results of simulations are compared with experimental data.

arXiv comment19 pages, 6 figures, 2 tables, to be published in Nucl. Instrum. and Meth. in Phys. Res. A

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