Title :
Development of a Large Area Neutron Beam for System Testing at TRIUMF
Author :
Blackmore, Ewart W.
Author_Institution :
TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
A neutron flood beam has been developed for large scale electronic system testing. Low intensity protons are stopped in a lead absorber and the quasi-atmospheric spectrum of neutrons produced in the forward direction is utilized.
Keywords :
electronic equipment testing; neutron effects; radiation hardening (electronics); TRIUMF neutron testing facility; large area neutron beam; large scale electronic system testing; lead absorber; low intensity protons; neutron flood beam; quasi-atmospheric spectrum; system testing; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft; Calibration; Data communication; Electronic equipment testing; Geometry; Neutrons; Particle beams; Protons; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Quebec City, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5092-3
DOI :
10.1109/REDW.2009.5336297
