Selection of a set of neutron-activation foils for determining neutron spectra used in radiation-hardness testing of electronics

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5480935

The guide covers the selection of neutron-activation detector materials to be used in neutron spectra unfolding techniques in the area of radiation-hardness testing of electronic semiconductor devices. A set of foils is described that has been used at many hardness-testing facilities. The guide also discusses the flux-uniformity, neutron self-shielding, and flux-depression corrections that need to be considered in choosing the foil thickness, the foil covers, and the foil locations. These considerations are pertinent primarily for neutron spectra from prompt critical assemblies such as Triga- and Godiva-type reactors. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5480935
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 45; ISSN ABASC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACTIVATION DETECTORS
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COVERINGS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
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FERMIONS
FOILS
GODIVA REACTOR
HADRONS
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INDUSTRY
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MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
NEUTRON DETECTORS
NEUTRON SPECTRA
NEUTRONS
NUCLEAR INDUSTRY
NUCLEONS
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION DETECTORS
RADIATION EFFECTS
RADIATION HARDENING
REACTORS
RESEARCH AND TEST REACTORS
SELF-SHIELDING
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SHIELDING
SOLID HOMOGENEOUS REACTORS
SPECTRA
STANDARDS
TRIGA TYPE REACTORS
WATER COOLED REACTORS
WATER MODERATED REACTORS
ZERO POWER REACTORS