Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments
Integral experiments play a crucial role in advancing nuclear science and technology by providing critical data that validate theoretical models and enhance reactor designs. This study presents a novel approach to accurately determine pulse time distribution in integral experiments conducted with pu...
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| author | S.Y. Zhang Y.B. Nie Y.Y. Ding Q. Zhao K.Z. Xu X.Y. Pan H.T. Chen Q. Sun Z. Wei |
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| description | Integral experiments play a crucial role in advancing nuclear science and technology by providing critical data that validate theoretical models and enhance reactor designs. This study presents a novel approach to accurately determine pulse time distribution in integral experiments conducted with pulsed accelerators. By strategically placed monitors and shields at angles of 0° and 90° relative to the beam direction, neutron flight times from the target are measured, and a response matrix for neutron emission at different times is constructed through simulation. The Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximization (MLEM) algorithm is employed for pulse time reconstruction, with the gamma ray flight time spectrum from monitors used as the initial spectrum to streamline the computational process. Experimental validation using a standard polyethylene sample and n-p scattering cross-sections confirms the accuracy of the method. Results are compared across multiple nuclear databases such as CENDL-3.2, ENDF/B-VIII.0, JENDL-5.0, and JEFF-3.3 libraries. The developed method significantly enhances the precision of pulse time distribution determination, thereby improving the quality and reliability of experimental data obtained from integral experiments conducted with pulsed accelerators. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-81505a6ceaf044e6b2fe028c75d96b2c2025-01-31T05:11:04ZengElsevierNuclear Engineering and Technology1738-57332025-02-01572103191Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experimentsS.Y. Zhang0Y.B. Nie1Y.Y. Ding2Q. Zhao3K.Z. Xu4X.Y. Pan5H.T. Chen6Q. Sun7Z. Wei8Key Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, China; School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, China; School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, China; Corresponding author. Key Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, China.Key Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaKey Laboratory of Nuclear Data, China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing, 102413, ChinaSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, ChinaIntegral experiments play a crucial role in advancing nuclear science and technology by providing critical data that validate theoretical models and enhance reactor designs. This study presents a novel approach to accurately determine pulse time distribution in integral experiments conducted with pulsed accelerators. By strategically placed monitors and shields at angles of 0° and 90° relative to the beam direction, neutron flight times from the target are measured, and a response matrix for neutron emission at different times is constructed through simulation. The Maximum Likelihood Expectation Maximization (MLEM) algorithm is employed for pulse time reconstruction, with the gamma ray flight time spectrum from monitors used as the initial spectrum to streamline the computational process. Experimental validation using a standard polyethylene sample and n-p scattering cross-sections confirms the accuracy of the method. Results are compared across multiple nuclear databases such as CENDL-3.2, ENDF/B-VIII.0, JENDL-5.0, and JEFF-3.3 libraries. The developed method significantly enhances the precision of pulse time distribution determination, thereby improving the quality and reliability of experimental data obtained from integral experiments conducted with pulsed accelerators.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S173857332400439XPulse time distributionMLEM algorithmIntegral experiment |
| spellingShingle | S.Y. Zhang Y.B. Nie Y.Y. Ding Q. Zhao K.Z. Xu X.Y. Pan H.T. Chen Q. Sun Z. Wei Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments Nuclear Engineering and Technology Pulse time distribution MLEM algorithm Integral experiment |
| title | Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments |
| title_full | Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments |
| title_fullStr | Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments |
| title_short | Accurate pulse time distribution determination using MLEM algorithm in integral experiments |
| title_sort | accurate pulse time distribution determination using mlem algorithm in integral experiments |
| topic | Pulse time distribution MLEM algorithm Integral experiment |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S173857332400439X |
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