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High sensitivity B-10 neutron detectors using high surface area inserts

US8129690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2009
Grant dateMar 6, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J47/1205
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A neutron detector that includes an anode and a cathode. The cathode includes at least one portion that has a porous substrate with surface segments that define open pores and a layer of neutron sensitive material on the surface segments of the porous substrate.

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