NEUTRON DETECTOR USING PROPORTIONAL COUNTERS

摘要

A neutron detector module comprising a distribution of proportional counters positioned in in a defined array. Each of the proportional counters includes a supply of a neutron sensitive gas for reacting with neutrons, and this reaction generates ionizing reaction products. The proportional counters include a multitude of tubes, and each of the tubes has a diameter between 0.50 inch and 1.00 inch. The neutron detector module comprises further a multitude of electrical conductors; and each of the conductors is positioned in one of the proportional counters, and the ionizing reaction products generate electric current pulses in the electrical conductors.

主权项

1. A neutron detector module, comprising:
a container; a distribution of proportional counters positioned in a defined array in said container, each of the proportional counters including a supply of a neutron sensitive gas for reacting with neutrons, said reacting generating ionizing reaction products, and wherein the proportional counters include a multitude of tubes, each of the tubes having a diameter between 0.50 inch and 1.00 inch; and a multitude of electrical conductors, each of the conductors extending into one of the proportional counters, wherein said ionizing reaction products generate electric current pulses in the electrical conductors.