Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Porta, David (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07141799
ABSTRACT:
A detector system that combines a6Li loaded glass fiber scintillation thermal neutron detector with a fast scintillation detector in a single layered structure. Detection of thermal and fast neutrons and ionizing electromagnetic radiation is achieved in the unified detector structure. The fast scintillator replaces the polyethelene moderator layer adjacent the6Li loaded glass fiber panel of the neutron detector and acts as the moderator for the glass fibers. Fast neutrons, x-rays and gamma rays are detected in the fast scintillator. Thermal neutrons, x-rays and gamma rays are detected in the glass fiber scintillator.
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Mihalczo John T.
Neal John S.
Marasco Joseph A.
Porta David
Spicer James M.
Taningco Marcus
UT-Battelle LLC
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