Systems and methods for neutron detection using scintillator nano-materials
US9279894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T3/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In one embodiment, a neutron detector includes a three dimensional matrix, having nanocomposite materials and a substantially transparent film material for suspending the nanocomposite materials, a detector coupled to the three dimensional matrix adapted for detecting a change in the nanocomposite materials, and an analyzer coupled to the detector adapted for analyzing the change detected by the detector. In another embodiment, a method for detecting neutrons includes receiving radiation from a source, converting neutrons in the radiation into alpha particles using converter material, converting the alpha particles into photons using quantum dot emitters, detecting the photons, and analyzing the photons to determine neutrons in the radiation.
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