Radiation detector having a ribbed scintillator
US8592775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system for efficient neutron detection is described. The system includes a neutron scintillator formed with a number of protruding parallel ribs each side of the scintillator, forming a first set of ribs and a second set of ribs. The ribs have a protrusion height that provides a selected neutron absorption efficiency. The system includes a set of wavelength shifting fibers positioned between each adjacent pair of ribs on both the first side and the second side. Each set of wavelength shifting fibers are in optical proximity to the adjacent pair of the ribs that set of fibers are positioned between.
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