Spherical neutron detector
US10126442B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/2002
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A neutron spectrometer is described. The neutron detector comprises a conversion layer provided on an outer surface of a spherical core of neutron-moderating material. The conversion layer comprises a neutron absorbing material and a phosphor material. The spherical core is arranged to receive photons emitted from the phosphor material of the conversion layer. The neutron detector further comprises a photodetector optically coupled to the spherical core and arranged to detect the photons emitted from the conversion layer.
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