Organic electronic-based neutron detectors

TL;DR

This paper explores the use of organic electronic devices as neutron detectors, demonstrating laboratory tests with alpha particles and neutrons, supported by simulations, highlighting their potential for radiation detection applications.

Contribution

It introduces organic electronics as a novel approach for neutron detection, supported by experimental results and detailed GEANT4 simulations.

Findings

Successful detection of alpha particles and neutrons across a wide energy range

Organic electronic devices show promise as low-cost, scalable radiation detectors

Simulation results support experimental findings and potential applications

Abstract

In recent decades organic electronics has entered the mainstream of consumer electronics, driven by innovations in scalability and low power applications, and low-cost fabrication methods. The potential for using organic semiconductor electronic devices as radiation detectors, and in particular for neutron detection is reported. We report results of laboratory tests using alpha particles as well as the response to thermal and fast neutrons covering the energy range 0.025 eV to 16.5 MeV. GEANT4 simulations are used to provide a detailed understanding of the performance and potential of this emerging technology for radiation detection.