Advanced fissile neutron detection system and method
US12189068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J47/1233
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fissile neutron detection system includes an ionizing thermal neutron detector arrangement including an inner peripheral shape that at least substantially surrounds a moderator region for detecting thermal neutrons that exit the moderator region but is at least generally transparent to the incident fissile neutrons. A moderator is disposed within the moderator region having lateral extents such that any given dimension that bisects the lateral extents includes a length that is greater than any thickness of the moderator arrangement transverse to the lateral extents. The moderator can include major widthwise and major lengthwise lateral extents such that any given dimension across the lengthwise and widthwise lateral extents includes a length that is greater than any thickness of the moderator arrangement transverse to the lateral extents.
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