Characterization of platinum self-powered detectors
Conference
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· IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7213893
Because platinum self-powered flux detectors have a mixed (neutron and gamma-ray) response in reactor radiation fields, an experimental program was undertaken to characterize these devices. This paper describes experiments performed to determine the response parameters for Pt detectors in a heavy-water moderated reactor. Absolute ..gamma..-ray and neutron sensitivities were derived from these measurements for detectors with three different emitter diameters, and the results are compared with previously reported values.
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Chalk River, Ont.
- OSTI ID:
- 7213893
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: NS-24:1
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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