Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Dual Optical Component Scintillators (157)
Problem: Neutron detectors don't yield enough information to allow effective γ-ray rejection or neutron energy determination
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Instruments
PNNL Solution:
- Explored output of LiBaF scintillators under n and γ irradiation:
- Determined emission time scales
- Evaluated neutron detection capability
- Selected crystals with distinct n and γ response
- Demonstrated superior instrument performance based on improved LiBaF detectors
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Analog and digital electronics; software development; materials development and crystallography.
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Contact: Mary Bliss
