Testing of GdCl3 Doping in Water Cherenkov Antineutrino Detectors

Improved neutron and neutrino detection using water Cherenkov detectors loaded with gadolinium has been proposed for potential application in both large and small volume detectors. In this thesis, work performed to determine the effect on transparency resulting from use of GdCl3 in stainless steel constructed water Cherenkov detectors is presented. In addition, results of an experiment performed using a small volume water Cherenkov de- tector are reported. This was the first use of gadolinium loaded water to detect reactor antineutrinos.

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physical Sciences and Mathematics

Grantor

Physics and Astronomy

Year dc:date.available

2009

Author dc:creator

• Coleman, William Fitzgerald

• GdCl3
• Cherenkov
• Antineutrino
• Reactor

Statement dc:rights

• unrestricted
• Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Identifier

etd-11092009-120419
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/84

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.lsu.edu:gradschool_dissertations-1083