Development of Li-6 Foil Multi-Wire-Proportional-Chamber

1036066 ahlen该合同将支持一个研发项目，该项目将导致包含一个薄Li-6金属箔形式的中子转换器的大面积多线比例室。该计划的预期目标是使用这些新探测器代替辐射门户监视器（rpm）中的He-3探测器。该项目包括对博士后、研究生和本科生进行探测器模拟、设计、制造和表征方面的培训。它将有助于发展未来发展核探测系统的人力能力。提议的探测器系统可以帮助填补由于传统中子探测器缺乏氦-3而导致的我国防御非法核材料的现有空白。

1036066AhlenThis award will support an R&D program leading to large-area multi-wire proportional chambers containing a neutron converter in the form of a thin Li-6 metal foil. The intended goal of the program is to use these new detectors in place of He-3 detectors in Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs). The project includes the training of post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students in detector simulation, design, fabrication, and characterization. It will help develop the human capabilities for future development of nuclear detection systems. The proposed detector system could help fill an existing gap in our nation's defense against illicit nuclear materials brought about by the shortage of He-3 for traditional neutron detectors.