1. (T5.8) Neutron Detector Neutron detector for SPIRAL2 Neda (NEutron Detector Array)

2. FP7-SPIRAL2: Neutron Detector Construction of new infrastructures – prepartory phase FP7-INFRASTRUCTURES-2007-1 SPIRAL2 PREPARATORY PHASE Work Plan

3. Aims of the preparatory phase NEDA

4. Working Groups Detector characteristics (Report on physics of interest, this will help to define the detector specifications). Responsible: B. Wadsworth Geometry (Make a full study of geometry to determine (materials) efficiency, reduce cross-talk,... Comparison between different codes: Geant4, MCNP-X. Simulate effect of other ancillaries, neutron scattering.). Responsible: M. Palacz Study New Materials (Exploring new materials, solid scintillators, deuterated liquid scintillators). Responsible: L. Stuttgé Digital Electronics and PSA (Simulations of Pulse shapes, PSA algorithms, flash ADC,...). Responsible: J. Nyberg Synergies other detectors (Detectors that can be considered in synergy with the new neutron wall. EXOGAM2, PARIS, AGATA, FAZIA, GASPARD, DIAMANT, DESCANT, DESPEC/HISPEC, NEUTROMANIA,... ). Responsible: P. Bednarczyk Working groups created during the kick-off meeting at Warsaw the 5/10/2007

5. Simulations: Finish by the end 2008 Design of detector device: July/August 2009 Detector prototype: July/August 2009 Report on tests of the prototype: July/August 2009 Memorandum of Understanding for NEDA: October 2010 Asked for 6 months prolongation → ~ April 2011 Deliverables - Milestones Q1 Q2Q3Q4Q1 Q2 Q3Q4Q1Q2Q3Q4 1 st year2 nd year3 rd year

6. Funding of the NEDA project Collaboration meetings x 2 with a budget of 7000 euros Coordination meetings x 4 with a budget of 3000 euros Postdoc APD Travel,... ?

7. Collaboration meeting:Istanbul 2009

8. Useful information: Claiming forms Regulations: 1.Claims must be for expenses actually incurred, and for which you do not receive an allowance or reimbursement from any other source. 2.Travel must be by the most economical direct route, using low cost economy fares. 3.The use of a private car is refunded on the basis of 0.20€/km for one person travelling alone and 0.30€/km where other passengers are also carried (indicate names). 4.Air/Train ticket originals are required and must indicate the amount paid. 5.Taxis can be used where no reasonable public transport is available; receipts required. 6.Claims from attendees will be accepted in the categories of: transport, accommodation (room, breakfast charges only), car travel and meals. No other incidental items are eligible. All expenses must be receipted. 7.Meal claims can include a glass of wine or beer with the meal. Normal maximum amounts for meals are: dinner 30€, lunch 15€ and breakfast 10€ (average 55€/day). 8.Expenses will be reimbursed by bank transfer. All bank charges will be deducted from the payment 9.Each meeting will be assigned a budget in accordance with the allocations envisaged in the EU grant document and/or agreed with Work Package and Project Leaders. The budget becomes approved in advance of the meeting when a meeting notification is received by the University of Surrey and an acknowledgement form is sent. 10.The allowance for each payee will be decided by each meeting organiser, within the budget advised by the University of Surrey, upon approval of the meeting. The organiser will forward a list of the allowances after the meeting, to enable payments. 11.The claims of individuals can be collated by the meeting organiser and sent to Surrey or can be sent directly by the individuals concerned. The proper forms must be used. 12.Forms are available in MSWord form at http://spiral2pp.slcj.uw.edu.pl/meetings.http://spiral2pp.slcj.uw.edu.pl/meetings 13.Post the forms and accompanying original receipts to: SPIRAL2 PP Finances, Centre for Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK, GU2 7XH. Please note that payments will not be processed until these have been received. 14.Electronic copies and queries should be emailed to sp2-pp@surrey.ac.uk.sp2-pp@surrey.ac.uk TAX issue: VAT can not be reimbursed (unless is not written) Aeroplane tickets: full reimbursement Questions and claims addressed to Lynn Boniface (SPIRAL2-PP administrator) U. Of Surrey. Email: sp2-pp@surrey.ac.uk