Optimization of an Inorganic Scintillating Thermal Neutron Detector

Abstract

research various methods of hot-pressing to create a transparent glass/ceramic of inorganic scintillating material (zinc sulfide) and a thermal neutron capture material (boron-10) in order to create a new material suitable for use as a neutron detector.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2017
Source ID
FA95501710062

Entities

People

  • Andrew Watt

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force
  • University of Oxford

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.