Detection of fast neutrons with LiF and Al2O3 scintillating bolometers

Detection of fast neutrons with LiF and Al2O3 scintillating bolometers Journal of Physics (Conference Series) (2010) Vol.203(2010)

Abstract. Scintillating bolometers of LiF and Al2O3 can monitor the fast neutrons flux in
WIMPs searches. With both materials we merge the traditional fast neutron detection methods
of induced reactions and scattering. The ROSEBUD collaboration devoted an underground run
in the old Canfranc laboratory to study the response of LiF and Al2O3 to fast neutrons from
252Cf. Both bolometers were used simultaneously in a common experimental set-up resembling
those of current WIMPs searches, which could give valuable insights into future WIMPs
searches with cryogenic detectors as EURECA.