Activation detector

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2008-08-14

2009-12-08

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07629588

ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting an activator, the method including impinging with an activator a receptor material lacking a photoluminescent material and generating a by-product of a radioactive decay due to the activator impinging the receptor material. The method further including, generating light from the by-product via the Cherenkov effect and identifying a characteristic of the activator based on the light.

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