Compounds for neutron radiation detectors and systems thereof
US8461546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
One embodiment includes a material exhibiting an optical response signature for neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for gamma rays, said material exhibiting performance comparable to or superior to stilbene in terms of distinguishing neutrons from gamma rays, wherein the material is not stilbene. Another embodiment includes a substantially pure crystal exhibiting an optical response signature for neutrons that is different than an optical response signature for gamma rays, the substantially pure crystal comprising a material selected from a group consisting of:
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