Neutron background at Boulby mine
V. A. Kudryavtsev, P. K. Lightfoot, J. E. McMillan, M. Robinson, N., J. C. Spooner, P. F. Smith, N. J. T. Smith, J. D. Lewin, R. Luscher, I., Liubarsky
TL;DR
This paper evaluates the neutron background at Boulby underground laboratory, focusing on cosmic-ray muon-induced neutrons, using advanced simulation codes and comparing results with experimental data.
Contribution
It provides a detailed simulation-based assessment of neutron backgrounds at Boulby, highlighting muon-induced neutrons with updated computational tools.
Findings
Simulation results align with experimental data
Muon-induced neutron fluxes are quantified
Background levels are characterized for dark matter experiments
Abstract
The neutron background at the underground laboratory at Boulby - a site for several dark matter experiments - is discussed. Special emphasis is put on the neutron background produced by cosmic-ray muons. The most recent versions of the muon propagation code MUSIC, and particle transport code FLUKA are used to evaluate muon and neutron fluxes. The results of simulations are compared with experimental data.
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