Title :
Evaluation of 3He detector design for optimal use with active neutron assay systems
Author :
Jones, Gareth P. ; Gunn, Richard D. ; Lightfoot, John
Author_Institution :
TGM Detectors Inc., Waltham, MA, USA
fDate :
30 Oct-5 Nov 1994
Abstract :
It has been found that the various performance characteristics of 3He proportional detectors can be predetermined by calculation so that specific attributes can be enhanced to optimize the performance of the detectors in specific applications
Keywords :
helium-3 counters; neutron detection; 3He detector design; 3He proportional detectors; active neutron assay systems; performance characteristics; Anodes; Cathodes; Contamination; Counting circuits; Detectors; Electron mobility; Helium; Jitter; Neutrons; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, 1994., 1994 IEEE Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Norfolk, VA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2544-3
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.1994.474492
