Nuclear detectors built directly into shielding or modulating material
US8421004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for measuring radiation in a borehole penetrating the Earth, the apparatus includes: a downhole tool having a structure defining a cavity; and one or more radiation detection components integrated into the cavity and configured to measure the radiation. An apparatus conveyable through a borehole for measuring radiation downhole and a method of producing a downhole apparatus for measuring radiation are provided.
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