Lithium-6 foil neutron detector

Details Lithium-6 foil neutron detector Lithium-6 foil neutron detector

1980-11-03

1982-12-21

Smith, Alfred E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Including a radiant energy responsive gas discharge device

250390, G01J 118, H01J 4712

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043651593

ABSTRACT:
A neutron detection apparatus is provided which includes a selected number f flat surfaces of lithium-6 foil, and which further includes a gas mixture in contact with each of the flat surfaces for selectively reacting to charged particles emitted by or radiated from the lithium foil. A container is provided to seal the lithium foil and the gas mixture in a volume from which water vapor and atmospheric gases are excluded, the container having one or more walls which are transmissive to neutrons. Monitoring equipment in contact with the gas mixture detects reactions taking place in the gas mixture, and, in response to such reactions, provides notice of the flux of neutrons passing through the volume of the detector.

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