Scintillator based fiber optic plate for neutron imaging applications and the like
A chalcopyrite, colquiriite, neutron absorber loaded glass, or plastic scintillator based fiber optic plate for use in a neutron imaging system, including: a plurality of optical fiber segments disposed side-by-side adjacent to one another in a parallel array; and a binder material disposed between and coupling the plurality of optical fiber segments together. A diffuse reflective material is optically coupled to the plurality of first ends of the plurality of optical fiber segments. An optical detector device is optically coupled to the plurality of second ends of the plurality of optical fiber segments opposite the diffuse reflective material. Optionally, the fiber optic plate further includes a diffuse reflective material disposed one or more of on an exterior surface of each of the plurality of optical fiber segments and between the plurality of optical fiber segments.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant (Y-12), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- NA0001942
- Assignee:
- Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC (Oak Ridge, TN)
- Patent Number(s):
- 10,114,131
- Application Number:
- 15/862,996
- OSTI ID:
- 1492027
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2018 Jan 05
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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