Simulations of muon-induced neutron flux at large depths underground
V. A. Kudryavtsev, N. J. C. Spooner, and J. E. McMillan
TL;DR
This paper evaluates muon-induced neutron fluxes at great depths underground using advanced simulation tools, comparing results with experimental data to improve understanding of underground neutron backgrounds.
Contribution
It introduces a simulation-based approach combining MUSIC and FLUKA to accurately estimate muon-induced neutron fluxes at large depths.
Findings
Simulations align well with experimental measurements
Neutron fluxes decrease significantly with depth
Provides improved models for underground neutron backgrounds
Abstract
The production of neutrons by cosmic-ray muons at large depths underground is discussed. 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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