2024/02/29 by Imane Ahnouz, Hanan Arahmane, Rajaa Sebihi
Medicine · Physics and Astronomy · #Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications #Nuclear Physics and Applications #Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
paper · doi:10.1080/00295639.2024.2316946
crossref issued 2024/02/29 · crossref published 2024/02/29 · crossref published-online 2024/02/29 · openalex publication_date 2024/02/29 · crossref created 2024/02/29 · crossref deposited 2024/10/29 · crossref published-print 2024/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · crossref indexed 2026/07/28 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
Neutron detection is increasingly vital in various fields such as homeland security, medical sciences, and high-energy physics. However, interference from accompanying gamma rays poses a critical challenge in discrimination. Neutron-gamma discrimination in a mixed radiation field is the major challenge with neutron detectors, especially with organic scintillators. In this context, various approaches, both classical and advanced, have been suggested to address this challenge. The purpose of this paper is to provide readers from various backgrounds with a structured view of these approaches for neutron-gamma discrimination, using different types of organic scintillators. Selected reference works are reviewed in this prospect. Then, a comparison study of these methods according to accuracy and type of detector is conducted. Finally, an analysis of the latest advanced methods is provided. Potential recommendations to the research community are outlined.