Neutron Detector Gamma Insensitivity Criteria

Kouzes, Richard T. ; Ely, James H. ; Lintereur, Azaree T. ; Stephens, Daniel L.

关键词: HELIUM 3;    SHORTAGES;    EFFICIENCY;    NEUTRON DETECTION;    NEUTRON DETECTORS;    GAMMA RADIATION;    SENSITIVITY neutron detection;    He3;   

DOI  :  10.2172/968957
RP-ID  :  PNNL-18903
PID  :  OSTI ID: 968957
Others  :  TRN: US1000080

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The shortage of 3He has triggered the search for an effective alternative neutron detection technology for radiation portal monitor applications. Any new detection technology must satisfy two basic criteria: 1) it must meet the neutron detection efficiency requirement, and 2) it must be insensitive to gamma ray interference at a prescribed level, while still meeting the neutron detection requirement. It is the purpose of this document to define this latter criterion.