Title :
In-Core Microwave Thermal Neutron Sensors
Author :
Brown, D.P. ; Billeter, T.R. ; Spear, W.G.
Author_Institution :
Pacific Northwest Laboratory Battelle Memorial Institute Richland, Washington 99301
Abstract :
This paper presents the results of in-core experiments conducted to demonstrate the performance of microwave neutron flux detectors. For a microwave resonant cavity, a frequency shift, as caused by a neutron-generated plasma within the cavity, results in a detection technique capable of covering up to six decades of reactor power.
Keywords :
Atomic measurements; Coaxial cables; Detectors; Inductors; Microwave sensors; Neutrons; Plasma measurements; Resonance; Resonant frequency; Thermal sensors;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1970.4325618
