Pulse Shape Discrimination (PSD) setup at the Multicharged Ion Research Facility (MIRF) to measure the 13C(a,n) reaction using new neutron detectors.
New mixtures of liquid scintillators have been developed for a time-of-flight neutron detector array with position sensitivity, high light output, and excellent pulse shape discrimination (PSD) to be used for studies of nuclear reactions producing neutrons such as (alpha,n) and (d,n). Measurements of such reactions are of crucial importance for studies of cosmic element synthesis as well as for homeland security and nuclear non-proliferation. The custom scintillating liquid was synthesized in the ORNL Physics Division.