公开(公告)号：US20040061047A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10261714

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: CONSTELLATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Alexander I. Bolozdynya ,  John D. Richards ,  Anatoli Arodzero

IPC: H01S001/00

CPC classification number: G01T3/008 ,  G01T3/00 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A neutron detector is provided which is able to measure thermal neutron radiation within a gap filled with a substance that permits scintillation in the absorption of thermal neutron radiation, the gap being formed between at least a first and second spaced apart photodetector working in electrical coincidence. The substance disposed within the gap can be either a gas, liquid or solid. In the case of a gas, a shell is used so that the gas can be retained and kept under pressure. The neutron detector is able to differentiate between gamma radiation and neutron energy. An alternate embodiment of the novel detector includes a device which employs a plurality of detectors surrounding a moderator which can be used to measure both thermal and high energy neutrons.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种中子探测器，其能够测量填充有物质的间隙中的热中子辐射，所述物质允许在吸收热中子辐射时闪烁，该间隙形成在至少第一和第二间隔开的光电检测器之间，以电气重合工作。 设置在间隙内的物质可以是气体，液体或固体。 在气体的情况下，使用壳体，使得气体可以保持并保持在压力下。 中子检测器能够区分γ辐射和中子能量。 新型检测器的另一个实施例包括一个装置，该装置采用围绕调节器的多个检测器，该检测器可用于测量热能和高能量中子。