According to one embodiment, an apparatus for detecting neutrons includes an array of pillars, wherein each of the pillars comprises a rounded cross sectional shape where the cross section is taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the respective pillar, a cavity region between each of the pillars, and a neutron sensitive material located in each cavity region.
@misc{osti_1213453,
author = {Nikolic, Rebecca J. and Conway, Adam and Shao, Qinghui and Voss, Lars and Cheung, Chin Li and Dar, Mushtaq A.},
title = {Stress reduction for pillar filled structures},
annote = {According to one embodiment, an apparatus for detecting neutrons includes an array of pillars, wherein each of the pillars comprises a rounded cross sectional shape where the cross section is taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the respective pillar, a cavity region between each of the pillars, and a neutron sensitive material located in each cavity region.},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1213453},
place = {United States},
year = {2015},
month = {09},
note = {US Patent
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