Prototype of a Neutron Detector Based on a Boron-Containing Plastic Scintillator

摘要

The characteristics and structural features of a prototype neutron detector based on an CLI-331 boron-containing molded scintillator manufactured at the Institute for High-Energy Physics are described. Owing to the use of this scintillator, the neutron detector is capable of operating at high counting rates with a relatively low level of background events. The detectors developed are applicable to neutron flux measurements in extensive air showers.