Characterization and Comparison of New Concepts in Neutron Detection

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to convert a low-power static random access memory (SRAM) chip into a neutron detector and then compare it to other standard neutron detectors. This project serves as a proof of principle for the use of memory chips as radiation detectors and provides insights about design parameters to chip designers, facilitating the development of the next generation of low-powered neutron detectors capable of providing real-time data.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 2010
Accession Number
ADA548936

Entities

People

  • Kayla J. Sax

Organizations

  • United States Naval Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charged Particles
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Dielectrics
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Neutron Detectors
  • Neutrons
  • Radiation
  • Scattering
  • Semiconductors
  • Thermal Neutrons
  • United States Naval Academy

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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