Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-08
2011-03-08
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
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07902517
ABSTRACT:
A neutron detector has a compound of lithium in a single crystal form as a neutron sensor element. The lithium compound, containing improved charge transport properties, is either lithium niobate or lithium tantalate. The sensor element is in direct contact with a monitor that detects an electric current. A signal proportional to the electric current is produced and is calibrated to indicate the neutrons sensed. The neutron detector is particularly useful for detecting neutrons in a radiation environment. Such radiation environment may, e.g. include gamma radiation and noise.
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Alexandrov Boian S.
Blagoev Krastan B.
Ianakiev Kiril D.
Lashley Jason Charles
Littlewood Peter B.
Durkis James C.
Kim Kiho
Lucas John T.
O'Dwyer Thomas S.
Porta David P
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