Review of the state of the art in personnel neutron monitoring with solid state detectors
Abstract
Albedo systems are the mainstay at many facilities and continue to be refined. Advanced electrochemical etching techniques for CR-39 now yield a dose equivalent response that is nearly constant from 0.1 to 4.0 MeV. Recent studies include use of converters to enhance CR-39 response at both low and high energies. Methods have been suggested for use of CR-39, either alone or in conjunction with albedo and other detectors to provide spectral information as a step to more accurate dosimetry. Limitations in the use of CR-39 primarily center on the lack of consistent, high-quality, dosimetry-grade material, significant angular dependence, and poor dose equivalent response at both low and high energies. Work continues on silicon diodes, with some new designs. The most attractive new dosimetry technique is the bubble-damage or superheated drop detector. Metal-on-silicon (MOS) microelectronics present exciting possibilities for the future. 25 refs., 6 figs.
- Authors:
- Publication Date:
- Research Org.:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 5622710
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-97473; CONF-871020-4
ON: DE88001875
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Resource Type:
- Conference
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 6. symposium on neutron dosimetry, Neuherberg, F.R. Germany, 12 Oct 1987; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.; NEUTRON DOSIMETRY; TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; ALBEDO-NEUTRON DOSEMETERS; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; DIELECTRIC TRACK DETECTORS; PERSONNEL DOSIMETRY; RADIATION PROTECTION; DOSEMETERS; DOSIMETRY; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; RADIATION DETECTORS; 560151* - Radiation Effects on Animals- Man
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Griffith, R V. Review of the state of the art in personnel neutron monitoring with solid state detectors. United States: N. p., 1987.
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Griffith, R V. Review of the state of the art in personnel neutron monitoring with solid state detectors. United States.
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abstractNote = {Albedo systems are the mainstay at many facilities and continue to be refined. Advanced electrochemical etching techniques for CR-39 now yield a dose equivalent response that is nearly constant from 0.1 to 4.0 MeV. Recent studies include use of converters to enhance CR-39 response at both low and high energies. Methods have been suggested for use of CR-39, either alone or in conjunction with albedo and other detectors to provide spectral information as a step to more accurate dosimetry. Limitations in the use of CR-39 primarily center on the lack of consistent, high-quality, dosimetry-grade material, significant angular dependence, and poor dose equivalent response at both low and high energies. Work continues on silicon diodes, with some new designs. The most attractive new dosimetry technique is the bubble-damage or superheated drop detector. Metal-on-silicon (MOS) microelectronics present exciting possibilities for the future. 25 refs., 6 figs.},
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