Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-13
2011-10-25
Hannaher, Constantine (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
C250S252100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08044366
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for simplifying the calibration of neutron multiplicity counters. The method includes multiplicity counter dead time correction algorithms that preclude the need for extended calibration steps with known radiation sources. The algorithms include approximations that allow calculation of the counter's efficiency without knowledge of sample source activity or origin.
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Croft Stephen
McElroy, Jr. Robert D.
Philips Sasha
Canberra Industries, Inc.
Carstens David W.
Carstens & Cahoon LLP
Hannaher Constantine
Sung Christine
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