Dual neutron flux/temperature measurement sensor

Details Dual neutron flux/temperature measurement sensor Dual neutron flux/temperature measurement sensor

1994-04-08

1994-10-04

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

In spaced noncontact relationship to specimen

374161, 25230117, 25039011, G01J 500

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053520408

ABSTRACT:
Simultaneous measurement of neutron flux and temperature is provided by a single sensor which includes a phosphor mixture having two principal constituents. The first constituent is a neutron sensitive 6LiF and the second is a rare-earth activated Y203 thermophosphor. The mixture is coated on the end of a fiber optic, while the opposite end of the fiber optic is coupled to a light detector. The detected light scintillations are quantified for neutron flux determination, and the decay is measured for temperature determination.

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