Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-16
2010-12-21
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
C250S370050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07855372
ABSTRACT:
Non-streaming high-efficiency perforated semiconductor neutron detectors, method of making same and measuring wands and detector modules utilizing same are disclosed. The detectors have improved mechanical structure, flattened angular detector responses, and reduced leakage current. A plurality of such detectors can be assembled into imaging arrays, and can be used for neutron radiography, remote neutron sensing, cold neutron imaging, SNM monitoring, and various other applications.
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Bellinger Steven L.
McGregor Douglas S.
McNeil Walter J.
Patterson Eric L.
Rice Blake B.
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Gaworecki Mark R
Kansas State University Research Foundation
Porta David P
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