Neutron activation analysis (NAA) allows for precise and accurate measurements of isotope concentrations within a sample. The technique is versatile in its applications in nuclear research, materials science, etc. A major constraint in NAA is calibration time, which currently requires a full sample activation and gamma spectroscopy analysis. This project addresses calibration time by applying a programmatic activation function that allows for instantaneous flux measurement of the generator. The iterative method discussed in this report shows promise to reduce calibration time to a fraction of the current industry standard while maintaining high accuracy and precision.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Ramram, Adam

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-051620-224825

Advisor

• Medich, David Christopher

Year

• 2020

Date created

• 2020-05-16

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Physics

Rights statement

• In Copyright