On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives
Techniques based on neutron beams are used in research, industry and medicine being especially suitable for the characterization of a wide variety of materials. Neutron radiation can be produced using nuclear reactors, isotopic sources, or particle accelerators. Since the number of reactors is in de...
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Brazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR)
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| author | José Alípio dos Santos Filho E. S. Fonseca C. M. Dias C. Salata E. S. Santini Marco Aurélio de Sousa Lacerda |
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| description | Techniques based on neutron beams are used in research, industry and medicine being especially suitable for the characterization of a wide variety of materials. Neutron radiation can be produced using nuclear reactors, isotopic sources, or particle accelerators. Since the number of reactors is in decline and isotopic sources are expensive and difficult to handle, neutron generator (NG) technology has experienced significant development. Neutron generators are safer than nuclear reactors and isotopic sources, and the use of NGs is increasing worldwide, including in Brazil. This article reviews the main applications of neutron radiation, neutron production techniques, and specifically the technologies used in neutron generators. An overview of the utilization of these techniques in Brazil is presented, along with studies on acquisition and start-up costs of neutron-generating equipment and perspectives for future utilization in various areas. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e38c58b0a77e4f07a966b587e77a94be2025-07-16T00:34:07ZengBrazilian Radiation Protection Society (Sociedade Brasileira de Proteção Radiológica, SBPR)Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences2319-06122024-09-01123e2491e249110.15392/2319-0612.2024.24912115On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectivesJosé Alípio dos Santos Filho0E. S. Fonseca1C. M. Dias2C. Salata3E. S. Santini4Marco Aurélio de Sousa Lacerda5Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear (CDTN/CNEN)Instituto de Radioproteção e Dosimetria (IRD)Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN, DF)Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN, RJ)Comissão Nacional de Energia Nuclear (CNEN, RJ) / Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas (CBPF)Centro de Desenvolvimento da Tecnologia Nuclear (CDTN/CNEN)Techniques based on neutron beams are used in research, industry and medicine being especially suitable for the characterization of a wide variety of materials. Neutron radiation can be produced using nuclear reactors, isotopic sources, or particle accelerators. Since the number of reactors is in decline and isotopic sources are expensive and difficult to handle, neutron generator (NG) technology has experienced significant development. Neutron generators are safer than nuclear reactors and isotopic sources, and the use of NGs is increasing worldwide, including in Brazil. This article reviews the main applications of neutron radiation, neutron production techniques, and specifically the technologies used in neutron generators. An overview of the utilization of these techniques in Brazil is presented, along with studies on acquisition and start-up costs of neutron-generating equipment and perspectives for future utilization in various areas.https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2491neutron generatorneutron activation analysisprompt gamma neutron activation analysisneutron sourcesneutron source applications |
| spellingShingle | José Alípio dos Santos Filho E. S. Fonseca C. M. Dias C. Salata E. S. Santini Marco Aurélio de Sousa Lacerda On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences neutron generator neutron activation analysis prompt gamma neutron activation analysis neutron sources neutron source applications |
| title | On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives |
| title_full | On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives |
| title_fullStr | On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives |
| title_short | On neutron generator applications in Brazil: current panorama and perspectives |
| title_sort | on neutron generator applications in brazil current panorama and perspectives |
| topic | neutron generator neutron activation analysis prompt gamma neutron activation analysis neutron sources neutron source applications |
| url | https://bjrs.org.br/revista/index.php/REVISTA/article/view/2491 |
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