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Gamma ray spectroscopy monitoring method and apparatus

US9651680B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2013
Grant dateMay 16, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/0003
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of gamma ray spectroscopy monitoring and a system for accomplishing same to monitor one or more aspects of various isotope production processes. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a monitoring system, and method of utilizing same, for monitoring one or more aspects of an isotope production process where the monitoring system comprises: (A) at least one sample cell; (B) at least one measuring port; (C) at least one adjustable collimator device; (D) at least one shutter; and (E) at least one high resolution gamma ray spectrometer.

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