Composite solid-state scintillators for neutron detection

Details Composite solid-state scintillators for neutron detection Composite solid-state scintillators for neutron detection

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Porta, David (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

C252S600000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07105832

ABSTRACT:
Applicant's present invention is a composite scintillator for neutron detection comprising a matrix material fabricated from an inorganic sol-gel precursor solution homogeneously doped with a liquid scintillating material and a neutron absorbing material. The neutron absorbing material yields at least one of an electron, a proton, a triton, an alpha particle or a fission fragment when the neutron absorbing material absorbs a neutron. The composite scintillator further comprises a liquid scintillating material in a self-assembled micelle formation homogeneously doped in the matrix material through the formation of surfactant-silica composites. The scintillating material is provided to scintillate when traversed by at least one of an electron, a proton, a triton, an alpha particle or a fission fragment. The scintillating material is configured such that the matrix material surrounds the micelle formation of the scintillating material. The composite scintillator is fabricated and applied as a thin film on substrate surfaces, a coating on optical fibers or as a glass material.

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