Film Implementation of a Neutron Detector (FIND): Proof of Concept Device
Abstract
The research described in this report addresses the problem of efficient and convenient inspection of buildings, vehicles, persons, and other places for concealed nuclear materials (such as uranium or plutonium) that are being used, or capable of being used, in nuclear weapons. One way to determine the presence of nuclear materials is to detect the neutrons that are emitted from the atomic nucleus of these materials in the radioactive decay process. To overcome the problems encountered with conventional detectors, a solid-state analog of the gas proportional counter based on films or thin bulk pieces of boron nitride (BN) was investigated. This new type of detector is known as a Film Implementation of a Neutron Detector (FIND).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA431409
Entities
People
- W. C. Mcginnis
Organizations
- Naval Information Warfare Systems Command