REACTOR VIEWING APPARATUS
An optical system is presented that is suitable for viewing objects in a region of relatively high radioactivity, or high neutron activity, such as a neutronic reactor. This optical system will absorb neutrons and gamma rays thereby protecting personnel fronm the harmful biological effects of such penetrating radiations. The optical system is comprised of a viewing tube having a lens at one end, a transparent solid member at the other end and a transparent aqueous liquid completely filling the tube between the ends. The lens is made of a polymerized organic material and the transparent solid member is made of a radiation absorbent material. A shield surrounds the tube betwcen the flanges and is made of a gamma ray absorbing material.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-014035
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2868992
- OSTI ID:
- 4261889
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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