Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Patent
1987-11-10
1989-06-13
Howell, Janice A.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
374159, G01K 1100
Patent
active
048395196
ABSTRACT:
A system for measuring the temperature of an item comprises means for supplying a beam of neutrons to expose the item to the beam; means for monitoring the transmission characteristics of the item to neutrons; and means for obtaining from the result of the monitoring an indication of the temperature of the item.
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patent: 3051838 (1962-08-01), Culp, Jr.
Fowler et al., "Temp. Imaging Using Epithermal Neutrons", Rutherford Appleton Lab., Publication RAL-87-056 (Aug. 1987).
Harms et al., "Temperature Sensing by Neutron Transmission"; Nuclear Instruments and Methods 104 (1972) 217.
Haste and Sowerby, "A Study of the Temperature Dependence of the Neutron Transmission of Uranium Dioxide"; J. Phys. D: Appl. Phys., vol. 12, 1979, pp. 1203-1221.
Hanig Richard
Howell Janice A.
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