Manual for the Portable Handheld Neutron Counter (PHNC) for Neutron Survey and the Measurement of Plutonium Samples

Menlove, H.O.

United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information.

关键词: Calibration;    Efficiency;    Neutrons;    72 Physics Of Elementary Particles And Fields;    Neutron Detectors;   

DOI  :  10.2172/876504
RP-ID  :  LA-14257-M
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-36
RP-ID  :  876504

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

We have designed a portable neutron detector for passive neutron scanning measurement and coincidence counting of bulk samples of plutonium. The counter will be used for neutron survey applications as well as the measurement of plutonium samples for portable applications. The detector uses advanced design {sup 3}He tubes to increase the efficiency and battery operated shift register electronics. This report describes the hardware, performance, and calibration for the system.