Neutron and gamma radiation detector using a water Cherenkov detector
US11835665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/008
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A detector of thermal neutrons, fast neutrons and gamma photons that is based on a Cherenkov radiation detector in water and that allows large active volumes of detection at a relatively low cost and higher intensity signals, wherein said detector comprises a container comprising at least a lid; a photon reflective and diffusive coating inside the container; an aqueous solution contained in the container, which comprises sodium chloride (NaCl); and a light sensing device optically coupled to the aqueous solution.
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