Europium doped ⁶LiI crystals (enriched to 96%⁶ Li) have been studied in neutron detection and gamma-ray spectrometry. Two crystals, 50 mmtimes5 mm and 30 mmtimes3 mm in size were coupled to a calibrated Photonis XP5200 photomultiplier, were tested. The response of ⁶LiI(Eu) to neutrons emitted from a paraffin moderated Pu-Be source has been investigated and the thermal neutron peak has been found at a Gamma Equivalent Energy (GEE) of about 3.5 MeV. The high sensitivity of the ⁶LiI(Eu) crystal is demonstrated by the observation of a neutron peak at a dose equivalent as low as 0.05 muSv/h. Apart from the neutron response, the light output, energy resolution and nonproportionality of the ⁶LiI(Eu) crystals versus gamma-ray energies have been measured. The light yield of 1.5times10⁴ ph/MeV (about 40% of NaI(Tl)) was obtained and the energy resolution at 662 keV (¹³⁷ Cs) of 7.5plusmn0.1% was found for the large crystal. The linearity of the light output with energy has been measured and is better compared to NaI(Tl). Due to the high sensitivity to thermal neutrons and good proportionality against gamma-ray energy, the ⁶ LiI(Eu) crystal was tested with a few samples of nuclear materials. Shielded samples can be recognized via detection of neutrons following spontaneous fission

A Modular COsmic Ray Detector (MCORD) was prepared for use in various physics experiments. MCORD detectors can be used in laboratory measurements or can become a part of large measurement sets. MCORD can be used as a muon detector, a veto system, or a tool supporting the testing and calibration of other detectors. MCORD can also work as a stand-alone device for scientific and commercial purposes. The basic element of MCORD is one section consisting of eight oblong scintillators with a double-sided light reading performed by silicon photomultipliers (SiPMs). This work presents a practical description of testing, calibration, and programming of analogue and digital electronics modules. The characterisation and calibration methods of the analogue front-end electronic modules, the obtained results, and their implementation into an operating system are presented. In addition, we describe the development environment and the procedures used to prepare our kit for practical use. The architecture of the FPGAs is also presented with a description of their programming as a data-collecting system in a simple coincidence circuit. We also present the possibilities of extending the data analysis system for large experiments.

In the frame of the C-BORD project, five innovate technology pillars for Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) are under development. Freight containers are potential means for smuggling, drug trafficking and transport of dangerous or illicit substances. The goal of the C-BORD project is to increase interdiction of illicit or dangerous materials in containerized freight and deliver new capabilities against critical operational requirements and constrains. Particularly, the aim of the project is to increase throughput of the container per time unit, reduce cost and tome of cargo inspection and minimize the false negative and false positive alarm ratios. Finally, thanks to field trials organized during the project, capability of these systems will be proven and the C-BORD Toolbox usefulness will be validated by end users under real conditions at sea and border crosses.

This article presents the basic physical and numerical principles of a fluid model implemented into the numerical code fluid solver for SPIDER in 2D (FSFS2D) used for simulations of the source for the production of ions of deuterium extracted from RF plasma (SPIDER) negative ion source. It gives self-consistent 2-D description of the source, including the neutral gas flow, plasma chemistry, radio frequency (RF) coupling in the source driver, and plasma transport through the magnetic filter (MF). In order to capture the neutral depletion and its impact on the plasma dynamics the continuity equation for molecules and the corresponding surface chemistry have been included in the model. An important element in the development of the numerical framework is the validation of the code results against the experimental data. For this aim, a series of numerical simulations have been performed and compared with the experimental data from the SPIDER experimental campaigns. This article presents critical assessment of the validation results and outlines the necessary code/model enhancements required to improve the predictive capability of the FSFS2D code.

Intraoperative electron radiation therapy (IOERT) is a cancer treatment method that combines oncologic surgery with electron beam radiotherapy. This method can reduce the duration of entire tumor treatment and increase its effectiveness. Moreover, shortening the treatment time significantly reduces the cost and accessibility of the therapy. As a result of interdisciplinary research, an innovative accelerator for IOERT, the IntraLine, was developed. In the course of this work, four patent applications were filed. Today, the work is half way through. In the near future, the device will be optimized. New mechanical design solutions will be developed. Mechanical optimization will significantly reduce the weight of the device. Accelerators control system, which today is in the demo phase, will also be significantly upgraded. This paper describes the stages of the IntraLine accelerator development, its current state and plans for the future R&D work, within the scope of our new Intra-Dose project.