4He闪烁裂变中子探测器的中子灵敏度

对4He闪烁裂变中子探测器的中子灵敏度进行了理论和实验研究。采用蒙特卡罗方法模拟了不同能量中子和不同厚度裂变靶产生的裂变碎片在4He中的能量沉积,计算结果表明:中子在4He气中的能量沉积曲线和裂变碎片的能量沉积曲线能够互补,从而使探测器对中子的能量响应变得更平坦;探测器的中子灵敏度为10-15 Ccm2量级。并对探测器的中子灵敏度进行了实验标定,实验结果与理论计算结果较为一致。     

4He闪烁裂变中子探测器时间响应

研制了可用于脉冲辐射场中子探测的4He闪烁裂变中子探测器,并对其时间响应进行了理论和实验研究。采用经验公式和蒙特卡罗方法模拟计算了不同厚度裂变靶产生的裂变碎片和不同能量中子产生的反冲4He核在4He气中的飞行时间,并依据卷积原理推导出探测器的时间响应计算公式。计算结果表明,探测器的波形上升时间约为19.5 ns,半高宽约31.0 ns。用ING-103型稠密等离子体聚焦装置(DPF)脉冲中子发生器对探测器的时间响应进行了实验测量,实验结果与理论值基本一致。     

中子诱发232Th裂变初始碎片质量及动能分布Monte-Carlo研究

随着第四代反应堆以及先进核能利用系统的发展,对中子核数据提出了高精度、多核素、宽能区的新要求.目前,中国核数据评价库(CENDL库)中相关核裂变的数据较缺失,不足以满足当前核能发展的需求.因此,建立面向中子核数据需求的可靠计算方法和工具变得极为重要.本文基于Monte-Carlo方法建立了裂变碎片质量动能计算模型,研究了中低能中子诱发²³²Th(n,f)反应发射中子前裂变碎片的分布特性.对于裂变碎片质量分布,本模型计算结果与实验值最大偏差约1%,与GEF, TALYS程序计算结果 (与实验值最大偏差约2%)相比具有一定优势.对于发射中子前裂变碎片动能分布,本模型计算结果与实验数据一致.结果表明,所发展的计算模型能够较好地预测²³²Th(n,f)反应发射中子前裂变碎片数据,为中子诱发锕系核裂变反应计算提供一种新思路.     

垒下16O+232Th裂变碎片角关联模拟

使用Monte-Carlo模拟计算了垒下¹⁶O+²³²Th系统转移裂变和复合核裂变碎片角分布及角关联.转移过程、熔合过程和裂变过程分别用半经典模型、耦合道模型及鞍点过渡态统计模型进行模拟.考虑了各物理量分布产生的运动学效应及裂前中子发射和裂后碎片粒子蒸发对碎片角分布及角关联的影响.模拟结果和实验测量的分布相一致.使用折叠角技术借助Monte-Carlo模拟区分转移裂变和复合核裂变是可能的.考虑了转移裂变和裂前中子发射的影响,复合核裂变碎片角分布各向异性异常仍然存在.     

脉冲裂变中子总数测量新方法的理论研究

 简述了作者提出的脉冲裂变中子测量原理，介绍了一种采用中子灵敏度补偿原理建立的中子测量探测系统，即由辐射衰减器+载⁶Li塑料闪烁探测器组成的探测系统。采用数值模拟方法对该探测系统的参数进行了优化计算，给出了理论优化计算结果并进行了分析讨论，对这种方法和探测系统的适应性进行了分析，预测了这种方法的应用前景。     

16O+232Th垒下全熔合裂变

利用裂变碎片的折叠角分布,从实验上实现了全熔合裂变和转移跟随裂变两种成份的区分.在此基础上测量了质心系能量72.61至80.11MeV ¹⁶O+²³²Th全熔合裂变截面和碎片角分布.包含靶核静态形变效应的耦合道模型计算与实验激发曲线一致.然而,裂变统计理论无法解释实验上观察到的全熔合裂变碎片角分布.而鞍点模型与断点模型的理论预言有较明显的差别.     

16O+238U垒下熔合裂变碎片角分布

利用云母核径迹探测器测量了轰击能量从73.7—93.4MeV的¹⁶O+²³⁸U反应的裂变截面和碎片角分布.用考虑了核静态形变的Wong模型很好地重现了裂变激发函数,由此抽取了复合核的自旋分布.同时,利用裂变鞍点过渡态理论以抽取的自旋分布计算了裂变碎片角分布,表明碎片各向异性实验值大于理论值.此外实验揭示出,在低能区碎片各向异性随入射能量变化的走向不同于以前的测量结果.     

一种基于~4He气闪烁体的裂变中子探测器

研制了一种新中子探测器,它以²³⁵UO₂裂变靶作为转换靶,⁴He气体作为闪烁体.该探测器充分结合了²³⁵U和⁴He两种核素的特点,从而具有中子能量响应平坦、中子灵敏度较高、n/γ分辨本领高等优点,能很好地在混合脉冲裂变辐射场中测量中子.本文对探测器的原理和结构设计进行了介绍,计算了不同能量中子、γ射线在探测器中的能量沉积,并从理论和实验上对探测器的中子灵敏度、γ射线灵敏度、n/γ分辨本领和时间响应进行了研究.结果表明探测器的中子灵敏度约10^-15C·cm²,γ灵敏度约10^-17C·cm²,时间响应约33.1 ns.     

固体径迹火花自动计数器效率标定

采用固体径迹法并结合火花自动计数器读径迹数的方式测量弱中子场中的中子引发铀产生的裂变碎片，以此得到中子引发铀产生的裂变率。要获得绝对裂变率，需标定固体径迹火花自动计数器效率。     

基于裂变γ标识技术的瞬发裂变中子谱测量新方法

瞬发裂变中子谱（prompt fission neutron spectrum,PFNS）是用于核实验诊断过程中十分重要的参数数据,传统的测量主锕系核素（U,Pu）PFNS的技术手段是采用裂变室,利用裂变碎片标识裂变中子,通过中子飞行时间技术获得裂变中子谱.目前出现了一种新的用于PFNS测量的技术,其原理是基于如下的物理事实：在一次裂变过程中,释放中子的同时伴随着释放7–8个γ射线光子,而非弹性散射效应产生的γ射线光子只有1–2个.据此,可以通过裂变γ射线的多重性将裂变中子和其他杂散中子甄选出来,达到测量PFNS的目的.本文建立了基于裂变γ标识技术的PFNS测量实验系统.利用该系统对²⁵²Cf中子源的PFNS进行了实验测量,测量结果与传统的裂变碎片标识法及ENDF/B-VⅡ数据库的标准谱进行了比较,对新方法的裂变标识率以及实验不确定度也一并进行了分析.     

中子半影成像中椭圆度误差的解析计算

 通过几何光学的方法为双锥孔中子半影成像过程建立了解析计算模型，得到了成像过程中中子吸收路径长度的解析表达式，导出了普适的成像传递函数解析表达式。利用模型数值模拟分析了锥孔加工中的椭圆度误差造成的图像畸变；得到了不同椭圆度偏差下系统传递函数的变化，及其对圆形物成像重建的影响。结果表明，小于0.01的椭圆度偏差对成像重建带来的影响可以忽略。与传统的Monte-Carlo方法相比，解析建模方法在速度上有较大的优势，且能够方便地推广到其他编码成像系统中。     

Non-destructive characterization of compositional and textural properties of Etruscan bronzes: a multi-method approach

A combination of conventional analytical techniques, such as X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and scanning electron microscopy-electron probe microanalysis (SEM-EPMA), with novel applications of neutron scattering were employed for a non-destructive study of 6th century BC Etruscan bronze plates discovered almost two centuries ago in a princely chamber tomb in Umbria, Italy. The pieces were used to richly decorate a ceremonial carriage, two war chariots and some furniture. Analytical investigations have been carried out to provide the essential information to correctly assign several fragments in order to recompose the original plates. Analytical responses from XRF and SEM-EPMA, although indicative, were strongly affected by surface alteration and contamination. Rietveld analysis of neutron diffraction profiles emerged for its powerful capability to provide extensive non-destructive, high sensitivity information on bulk alloy composition and phase quantification allowing meaningful comparison among the pieces for the reconstruction of the original plates. In addition, strain and texture analyses demonstrated the capability of the technique to achieve a non-invasive characterization of manufacturing procedures. PACS 61.12.Ld; 81.40.Ef; 81.05.Bx     

Angular momentum in peripheral fragmentation reactions

The angular momentum induced in peripheral fragmentation reactions at relativistic energies is described on the basis of shell-model considerations. An analytical expression for the spincutoff parameter of prefragments is obtained, and numerical calculations in the framework of the abrasion-ablation model are performed in order to estimate the angular-momentum distribution of prefragments and final fragments. Additionally, an approximative formula is given to calculate the angular-momentum distribution of final fragments.     

时空中子倍增公式解法研究

通过将空间概念引入中子倍增公式, 建立了时空中子倍增公式, 针对时空中子倍增公式计算时间效率过低的缺点, 对时空倍增公式的计算方法进行了研究, 新解法在保证精确性的基础上, 又提高了计算效率。新的计算方法可以应用于研究反应堆反应性发生动态变化的情况, 例如反应堆启堆或停堆以及变功率运行的过程, 对具有很强机动性要求的小型反应堆的安全分析有一定的理论意义和实用价值。 The space time neutron multiplication formula was established by introducing the concept of space time to the neutron multiplication formula. Because of the rather long computing time by using the formula, the solution of space time neutron multiplication formula is optimized which is efficient and accurate. The new method can be used to study the reactor with dynamic change in reactivity. It can be also used for studying the process of startup, outage and power drawn operation, which is of great importance to the safety analysis of the mini nuclear reactor.     

基于微通道板的中子探测器γ射线灵敏度

研制了一种基于微通道板的超快脉冲中子探测器,对其γ射线灵敏度进行了理论和实验研究。建立了探测器的γ射线灵敏度理论计算模型,利用蒙特卡罗方法模拟计算了不同能量γ射线在不同厚度聚乙烯靶中产生的出射电子能谱和出射角度分布,并结合经验公式计算了单个电子在微通道板(MCP)孔道中产生的二次电子产额,最后得到了探测器的γ射线灵敏度,结果表明当聚乙烯靶厚度大于某一值时,γ射线灵敏度基本相同。利用西北核技术研究所的标准γ射线放射源对探测器的γ射线灵敏度进行了实验标定,实验结果与理论计算结果一致。     

Statistical emission of large fragments: A general theoretical approach

A theory for the statistical emission of large fragments is developed. In analogy with the fission saddle point, a ridge line in the potential energy surface is defined which controls the decay width of the system into any two given fragments. The normal modes at the ridge are separated into three classes: decay modes, amplifying modes, and non-amplifying modes. Amplifying modes are those whose thermal fluctuations are amplified and lead to a broadening of the kinetic energy distribution. Analytical expressions for the kinetic energy distributions are developed for various combinations of amplifying and non-amplifying modes. The limit for large amplifications is a Gaussian kinetic energy distribution. The limit for no amplification is a Maxwellian-like distribution. Thus the formalism comprehends the fission decay on one hand and the neutron evaporation on the other. The angular distributions are evaluated in terms of the ridge line principal moments of inertia. A general analytical expression has been derived which predicts, correctly in both limits, the angular distributions of the evaporated neutrons and of the fission fragments.     

On the Non-Destructive Neutron Activation Method for the Determination of Lithium,Based on a Secondary Nuclear Reaction with Tritons

The purpose of the present article is to make clearer the possibilities of the non-destructive method for neutron activation determination of lithium without the use of apparatus or measurement of gamma-gamma coincidences. The most important sources of error has been investigated and it was shown how these could be eliminated. The sensitivity of the non-destructive method without using gamma-gamma coincidence was found to be about 10^?8g Li. The presence of sodium in the samples in fact does not impair the accuracy of the measurement when the quantity of sodium is not higher than 10^?5 g. The error rises to ll% when the quantity of sodium present in the sample is about 10^?4g. The accuracy of the destructive and non-destructive neutron activation method for the determination of lithium could also be influenced by certain parallel nuclear reactions with tritons. In this connection the influence of sulphur on the neutron activation determination of lithium was investigated. A formula for calculating the optimal cooling time and the counting time of the samples ivas established, designed to diminish the influence of sulphur on the results of the analysis.