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Title: Detection of neutrinos

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1118263

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.

Research Organization:
Purdue Research Foundation, West Lafayette, IN, USA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ERO142
Assignee:
Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Patent Number(s):
8,642,960
Application Number:
13/563,969
OSTI ID:
1118263
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2012 Aug 01
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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