Abstract
A focusing neutron lens using glass polycapillary fibers has been introduced successfully into a prompt gamma activation analysis (PGAA) instrument placed at the exit of a cold neutron guide. The neutron current density gain of the lens is 80, averaged over the focused beam size of 0.53 mm diameter. PGAA measurements have been made on submillimeter particles of gadolinium and cadmium. The results indicate that elemental sensitivities of measurements are increased by ∼ 60, and that particles of sizes smaller than 0.5 mm can be discerned using the focusing lens. The measured gain in prompt gamma signals for these particles is less than anticipated, probably due to alignment difficulties. Gamma ray background associated with the lens is discussed and improvements are suggested.
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