Solution-grown crystals for neutron radiation detectors, and methods of solution growth

Zaitseva, Natalia; Carman, M Leslie; Payne, Steve

Solution-grown crystals for neutron radiation detectors, and methods of solution growth

Patent · Tue Oct 28 04:00:00 EDT 2014

OSTI ID:1162109

Zaitseva, Natalia; Carman, M Leslie; Payne, Steve

An organic crystal according to one embodiment includes an organic crystal comprising diphenylacetylene and stilbene or a stilbene derivative, the crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source. A system according to one embodiment includes an organic crystal comprising diphenylacetylene and stilbene or a stilbene derivative, the crystal having physical characteristics of formation from solution, the organic crystal exhibiting a signal response signature for neutrons from a radioactive source; and a photodetector for detecting the signal response of the organic crystal. Methods of making such crystals are also provided.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

DOE Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

Assignee:: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)

Patent Number(s):: 8,872,125

Application Number:: 13/477,910

OSTI ID:: 1162109

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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