Novel Compact Accelerator-Based Neutron and Gamma Sources for Future Detector Calibration

TL;DR

This paper introduces ultra-compact, electrically switchable neutron and gamma sources that enable in-situ calibration of large detector systems, offering practical advantages for deployment and testing in high energy physics applications.

Contribution

It presents novel, small, pulsed neutron and gamma generators designed for calibration and testing of large detector systems, with potential for permanent in-situ deployment.

Findings

Compact size suitable for in-situ deployment

Electrically switchable and pulsed operation

Applicable for calibration of large detector systems

Abstract

Novel ultra-compact, electrically switchable, time-structured/pulsed, ~1-14 MeV-level neutron and photon generators have application embedded into large detector systems, especially calorimeters, for energy and operational calibration. The small sizes are applicable to permanent in-situ deployment, or able to be conveniently inserted into large high energy physics detector systems. For bench- testing of prototypes, or for detector module production testing, these compact n and gamma generators offer advantages.