Solid-state nuclear detector
US8674314B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides an innovative solid-state neutron detector that exhibits superior neutron-sensitivities. One embodiment of the present invention includes a Gadolinium-oxide (Gd2O3)-based neutron detector that is highly sensitive to the presence of neutrons, and experiences significant changes in film conductivity, capacitance or both as a result of thermal neutron exposure thereby providing for detection of nuclear radiation.
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