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Title: Detection of neutrinos

Abstract

A flux detection apparatus can include a radioactive sample having a decay rate capable of changing in response to interaction with a first particle or a field, and a detector associated with the radioactive sample. The detector is responsive to a second particle or radiation formed by decay of the radioactive sample. The rate of decay of the radioactive sample can be correlated to flux of the first particle or the field. Detection of the first particle or the field can provide an early warning for an impending solar event.

Inventors:
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Issue Date:
Research Org.:
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1118263
Patent Number(s):
8642960
Application Number:
13/563,969
Assignee:
Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Patent Classifications (CPCs):
G - PHYSICS G01 - MEASURING G01T - MEASUREMENT OF NUCLEAR OR X-RADIATION
DOE Contract Number:  
AC02-76ERO142
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Aug 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
46 INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Citation Formats

Fischbach, Ephraim, and Jenkins, Jere. Detection of neutrinos. United States: N. p., 2014. Web.
Fischbach, Ephraim, & Jenkins, Jere. Detection of neutrinos. United States.
Fischbach, Ephraim, and Jenkins, Jere. Tue . "Detection of neutrinos". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1118263.
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year = {Tue Feb 04 00:00:00 EST 2014},
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