Lithium-6 Neutron Detector

Authors

Adam Wallace, Brigham Young University
Dr. Lawrence Rees, Brigham Young University

Keywords

lithium-6 glass, neutron detector, portal monitors, gamma radiation

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

Over the last year I have built several neutron detectors with lithium-6 glass and tested their efficiency. As stated in my proposal, this detector is being designed for use by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at portal monitors. In order to meet their requirements we had to test our detectors for neutron detection efficiency and minimize their sensitivity to gamma radiation.

Recommended Citation

Wallace, Adam and Rees, Dr. Lawrence (2014) "Lithium-6 Neutron Detector," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1231.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1231