Neutron detectors and related methods

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Rose, Kiesha (Department: 4176)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

C250S21400C

Reexamination Certificate

active

11624010

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to neutron detecting scintillators and related methods and devices. A neutron detecting scintillator includes a plurality of microcapillary tubes loaded with a scintillator composition comprising a plastic scintillator and a neutron absorbing material. The present invention additionally provides methods of producing a neutron detecting scintillator having a plurality of microcapillary tubes loaded with a scintillator composition comprising a plastic scintillator and a neutron absorbing material. The method includes preparing a solution comprising a monomer and a neutron absorbing element, introducing the solution into a microcapillary tube of the plurality, and polymerizing the solution within the microcapillary tube.

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