Validation of spallation neutron production and propagation within Geant4

被引：26

作者：

Marino, M. G. ^{[1
]}

Detwiler, J. A.

Henning, R.

Johnson, R. A.

Schubert, A. G.

Wilkerson, J. F.

机构：

[1] Univ Washington, Dept Phys, Seattle, WA 98195 USA

[2] Lawrence Berkeley Natl Lab, Berkeley, CA USA

来源：

NUCLEAR INSTRUMENTS & METHODS IN PHYSICS RESEARCH SECTION A-ACCELERATORS SPECTROMETERS DETECTORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT | 2007年 / 582卷 / 02期

关键词：

neutron spectrum; underground physics; Geant4; neutron simulation;

D O I：

10.1016/j.nima.2007.08.170

中图分类号：

TH7 [仪器、仪表];

学科分类号：

0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;

摘要：

Using simulations to understand backgrounds from muon-induced neutrons is important in designing next-generation low-background underground experiments. Validation of relevant physics within the Geant4 simulation package has been completed by comparing to data from two recent experiments. Verification focused on the production and propagation of neutrons at energies important to underground experiments. Discrepancies were observed between experimental data and the simulation. Techniques were explored to correct for these discrepancies. Published by Elsevier B.V.

引用

页码：611 / 620

页数：10

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