New Organic Scintillators for Neutron Detection

Abstract

This project, funded by DTRA, proposes to develop novel boron containing organic single crystal detectors for neutron detection as an alternative for 3He based detectors. The goal of the proposed effort is to investigate novel organic scintillators that are capable of efficient thermal and fast neutron detection, and provide effective neutron/gamma discrimination based on pulse shape as well as pulse height analysis. The organic compounds we plan to investigate are derivatives of the azaborines.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1006916

Entities

People

  • Edgar Van Loef

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alcohols
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Growth
  • Crystals
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Fast Neutrons
  • Fissile Materials
  • Gamma Rays
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Materials
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Materials
  • Radiation
  • Thermal Neutrons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
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