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Neutron detection
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<p>Neutron detection is the effective detection of <a href="/facts/Neutron/oRCM1geb">neutrons</a> entering a well-positioned <a href="/facts/Detector/RN8SXbjs">detector</a>. There are two key aspects to effective neutron detection: hardware and software. Detection hardware refers to the kind of neutron detector used (the most common today is the <a href="/facts/Scintillation_counter/DFB1gpJv">scintillation detector</a>) and to the electronics used in the detection setup. Further, the hardware setup also defines key experimental parameters, such as source-detector distance, <a href="/facts/Solid_angle/se8IXufg">solid angle</a> and detector shielding. Detection software consists of analysis tools that perform tasks such as graphical analysis to measure the number and energies of neutrons striking the detector. </p>