Monte Carlo studies of uranium calorimetry
Abstract
Detailed Monte Carlo calculations of uranium calorimetry are presented which reveal a significant difference in the responses of liquid argon and plastic scintillator in uranium calorimeters. Due to saturation effects, neutrons from the uranium are found to contribute only weakly to the liquid argon signal. Electromagnetic sampling inefficiencies are significant and contribute substantially to compensation in both systems.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- August 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0168-9002(85)90490-5
- Bibcode:
- 1985NIMPA.238..489B