Neutron detector

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2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

Reexamination Certificate

active

07923698

ABSTRACT:
A neutron detector comprises a gas-filled dielectric shell, preferably a glass balloon, having opposite electrodes. An electric field is established whereby ionizing particles may be detected via ionization and current flow in the gas, using a pulse height analyzer or other conventional means. The dielectric shell preferably has low gas permeability and a bulk resistivity in the range of 108to 1017Ω-m, and is preferably in the millimeter to centimeter size range. Multiple balloons may be arranged in parallel or may be individually addressable by the detector electronics.

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