Neutron streak camera

Patent · 13 September 1983

OSTI ID:864699

Wang, Ching L ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

Apparatus for improved sensitivity and time resolution of a neutron measurement. The detector is provided with an electrode assembly having a neutron sensitive cathode which emits relatively low energy secondary electrons. The neutron sensitive cathode has a large surface area which provides increased sensitivity by intercepting a greater number of neutrons. The cathode is also curved to compensate for differences in transit time of the neutrons emanating from the point source. The slower speeds of the secondary electrons emitted from a certain portion of the cathode are matched to the transit times of the neutrons impinging thereupon.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: Wang, Ching L. (Livermore, CA)
• Patent Number(s): US 4404470
• Application Number: 06/263,649
• OSTI ID: 864699
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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