High-Performance Low-Cost Portable Radiological and Nuclear Detectors Based on Colloidal Nanocrystals (TOPIC 07-B)

Abstract

Results of basic research towards room-temperature, high-speed, high-efficiency, and high-energy-resolution portable scintillating detectors based on colloidal nanocrystals are reported. Novel scintillating nanocrystals were synthesized for the first time, using colloidal approach. For neutron detection, the nanoparticles contain neutron capture elements, while the host polymers serve a dual role of acting as moderators and scintillators. It is expected that this project, if DTRA chooses to continue funding it, will lead to development of high-performance room-temperature portable detectors of nuclear radiation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1012677

Entities

People

  • Marek Osiński

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Energy Transfer
  • Gamma Rays
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Metallic Nanoparticles
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optical Properties
  • Optics
  • Quantum Dots
  • Quantum Wells
  • Quantum Yields
  • Semiconductors

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nanocomposite Materials Science
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology