公开(公告)号：US06989541B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10449232

申请日：2003-05-30

Applicant: David G. Penn

Inventor： David G. Penn

IPC: G01T3/00

CPC classification number: G01T3/00

Abstract: A neutron detector may include a neutron counter and a plurality of optical fibers peripherally arrayed around the counter. The optical fibers have thereon a layer of scintillator material, whereby an incident fast neutron can transfer kinetic energy to nuclei in one or more of the optical fibers to produce recoil protons. The recoil protons interact with the coating to produce scintillation light that is channeled along the optical fiber or fibers with which the neutron interacted. The slowed neutron passes into the neutron counter where the neutron effects generation of a signal coincident with the light produced in the optical fibers in which the neutron deposited energy.

Abstract translation: 中子检测器可以包括中子计数器和围绕计数器周边排列的多个光纤。 光纤上具有一层闪烁体材料，由此入射的快中子可以将动能转移到一根或多根光纤中的核上，以产生反冲质子。 反冲质子与涂层相互作用以产生闪烁光，其沿着与中子相互作用的光纤或纤维引导。 减速的中子进入中子计数器，其中中子产生的信号与中子沉积能量的光纤中产生的光一致。

公开(公告)号：US06433340B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09609689

申请日：2000-07-05

Applicant: David G. Penn

Inventor： David G. Penn

IPC: G01T1169

CPC classification number: G01T3/06 ,  G01T1/20 ,  G01T1/202

Abstract: A low energy radiation detector for wireline applications and the like is provided with a housing made of carbon fiber and eopxy binder composite which is relatively transparent to x-radiation, while also being optically opaque and providing an hermetic enclosure for a scintillation crystal disposed inside the housing. Also disclosed is a neutron detector having such a housing.

Abstract translation: 用于电缆应用等的低能量辐射检测器设置有由碳纤维和聚酯粘合剂复合材料制成的壳体，其对x辐射是相对透明的，同时也是光学不透明的，并且提供用于闪烁晶体的密封外壳， 住房。 还公开了具有这种壳体的中子探测器。

公开(公告)号：US06373066B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09379131

申请日：1999-08-20

Applicant: David G. Penn

Inventor： David G. Penn

IPC: G01T306

CPC classification number: G01T3/02 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A thermal neutron detector comprises an inorganic scintillation crystal, an inner sleeve on said scintillation crystal and including boron-10, and an outer lead sleeve on said inner sleeve for shielding gamma rays from the inner layer. The boron-10 may be carried in a resiliently compressible silicone cast on the crystal to form a sleeve which functions to mechanically support the crystal inside a detector casing. The resiliently compressible, thermal neutron absorbing layer may also be used in other applications as a thermal neutron shield.

Abstract translation: 热中子检测器包括无机闪烁晶体，所述闪烁晶体上的内套筒，并包括硼-10，以及在所述内套管上的用于屏蔽来自内层的伽马射线的外引线套管。 硼-10可以以可弹性压缩的硅氧烷铸造在晶体上以形成用于在检测器壳体内机械支撑晶体的套筒。 弹性可压缩的热中子吸收层也可以用作其他应用中的热中子屏蔽。