Infra-red signature neutron detector

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2008-08-14

2009-10-13

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07601965

ABSTRACT:
A method of detecting an activator, the method including impinging with an activator a receptor material that includes a photoluminescent material that generates infrared radiation and generating a by-product of a nuclear reaction due to the activator impinging the receptor material. The method further includes generating light from the by-product via the Cherenkov effect, wherein the light activates the photoluminescent material so as to generate the infrared radiation. Identifying a characteristic of the activator based on the infrared radiation.

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