Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-07
2008-05-20
Hannaher, Constantine (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
active
07375343
ABSTRACT:
A neutron detecting and method of use for a semiconducting material having a formula of M1M2B14where M1 is aluminum, magnesium, silver, sodium or scandium and M2 is boron, chromium, erbium, holmium, lithium, magnesium, thulium, titanium, yttrium, or gadolinium.
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Constant Alan P.
Cook Bruce A.
Snyder John Evan
Tian Yun
Hannaher Constantine
Iowa State University & Research Foundation, Inc.
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