Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-05
2011-04-05
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07919758
ABSTRACT:
A neutron detector has a volume of neutron moderating material and a plurality of individual neutron sensing elements dispersed at selected locations throughout the moderator, and particularly arranged so that some of the detecting elements are closer to the surface of the moderator assembly and others are more deeply embedded. The arrangement captures some thermalized neutrons that might otherwise be scattered away from a single, centrally located detector element. Different geometrical arrangements may be used while preserving its fundamental characteristics. Different types of neutron sensing elements may be used, which may operate on any of a number of physical principles to perform the function of sensing a neutron, either by a capture or a scattering reaction, and converting that reaction to a detectable signal. High detection efficiency, an ability to acquire spectral information, and directional sensitivity may be obtained.
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Jardret Vincent D.
Stephan Andrew C.
Kim Kiho
Lauf Robert J.
Material Innovations, Inc.
Porta David P
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