High Dynamic Range Spectroscopic Radiation Detectors

我们将测试新型辐射探测器的可行性，该新型辐射探测器具有比现有设备更大的动态范围，该现有设备通过辐射探测器本身上的创新电极几何形状来实现。电极将包括不同尺寸的像素。这些新仪器将允许在存在非常高辐射水平的环境中进行高分辨率光谱分析，此外还可以在低剂量环境中进行测量;这是核能发电方案中通常遇到的范围。这消除了在不同环境中携带多个探测器的需要，加快了测量和决策的速度，提高了安全性，并降低了成本。将使用我们现有的制造能力制造具有测试电极几何形状的试验探测器，并在高剂量环境中进行测试，以评估其性能并确定其是否适合纳入最终可制造和可销售的器械中。预计项目结束时的最终技术准备程度为4级或5级。

We will test the feasibility of novel radiation detectors having a larger dynamic range than currently available devices achieved by an innovative electrode geometry on the radiation detector itself. The electrode will comprise pixels of differing sizes. These new instruments would allow high-resolution spectroscopy in environments where very high levels of radiation exist, in addition to measurements in low dose environments; a range typically encountered in nuclear power generation scenarios. This removes the need for multiple detectors to be carried for different environments, speeds up making measurements and decisions, improves safety, and reduces cost. Trial detectors with test electrode geometries will be made using our existing manufacturing capability and tested in high dose environments to assess their performance and determine if they will be suitable for inclusion in a final manufacturable and saleable device. Final technology readiness level at the end of the project is expected to be level 4 or 5.