Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Patent
1988-03-10
1989-06-06
Howell, Janice A.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
250391, G01T 300
Patent
active
048374423
ABSTRACT:
A neutron range spectrometer and method for determining the neutron energy spectrum of a neutron emitting source are disclosed. Neutrons from the source are collimnated along a collimation axis and a position sensitive neutron counter is disposed in the path of the collimated neutron beam. The counter determines positions along the collimation axis of interactions between the neutrons in the neutron beam and a neutron-absorbing material in the counter. From the interaction positions, a computer analyzes the data and determines the neutron energy spectrum of the neutron beam. The counter is preferably shielded and a suitable neutron-absorbing material is He-3. The computer solves the following equation in the analysis: ##EQU1## where: N(x).DELTA.x=the number of neutron interactions measured between a position x and x+.DELTA.x,
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Chafin James H.
Daniel Anne D.
Howell Janice A.
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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