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Semiconductor neutron detector

Ianakiev, Kiril D.·Littlewood, Peter B.·Blagoev, Krastan B.·Swinhoe, Martyn T.·Smith, James L.·Sullivan, Clair J.·Alexandrov, Boian S.·Lashley, Jason Charles
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Abstract

A neutron detector has a compound of lithium in a single crystal form as a neutron sensor element. The lithium compound, containing improved charge transport properties, is either lithium niobate or lithium tantalate. The sensor element is in direct contact with a monitor that detects an electric current. A signal proportional to the electric current is produced and is calibrated to indicate the neutrons sensed. The neutron detector is particularly useful for detecting neutrons in a radiation environment. Such radiation environment may, e.g. include gamma radiation and noise.

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Ianakiev, Kiril D., Littlewood, Peter B., Blagoev, Krastan B., Swinhoe, Martyn T., Smith, James L., Sullivan, Clair J., Alexandrov, Boian S., Lashley, Jason Charles. 2011-03-08. Semiconductor neutron detector. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1016515

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