Omni-directional solid-state thermal neutron detector

Details Omni-directional solid-state thermal neutron detector Omni-directional solid-state thermal neutron detector

2007-03-01

2010-06-29

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

C250S370050

Reexamination Certificate

active

07745800

ABSTRACT:
A directional neutron detecting apparatus includes first and second neutron detectors. Each neutron detector includes a thin planar sheet of neutron-reactive material; a first ohmic electrode operably coupled to one side of the planar sheet of neutron-reactive material; a second ohmic electrode operably coupled to a second side of the planar sheet of neutron-reactive material; a voltage source operably coupled to the first and second ohmic electrodes; and an electrical current detector operably coupled in series between the first ohmic electrode and the voltage source. The first and second neutron detectors are arranged so that their planar neutron-reactive sheets are substantially parallel, opposing and are spaced from each other. Multiple directional neutron detecting apparatuses may be arranged mutually orthogonally to thereby provide omni-directional neutron detection.

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