학술논문

Analysis methodology of neutron time-of-flight spectra based on Bayesian unfolding and accurate Monte Carlo simulations
Document Type
Working Paper
Source
Subject
Physics - Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
Nuclear Experiment
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Abstract
We have developed an innovative methodology for obtaining the neutron energy distribution from a time-of-flight (TOF) measurement based on the iterative Bayesian unfolding method and accurate Monte Carlo simulations. This methodology has been validated through the analysis of a realistic virtual $\beta$-decay experiment, including the most relevant systematic effects in a real experiment. The proposed methodology allowed for obtaining accurate results over the energy range above the neutron detection threshold.
Comment: 11 pages, 10 figures, submitted to Radiation Physics and Chemistry