Hello All
I am looking for input on neutron detectors used by yourself and the
calibration methods for those neutron detectors.
This may provide us with an idea of the consistency of our neutron measurement
techniques.
I have 5 questions but please do provide more input where needed. The
tabulation after the questions is nowhere near complete so please add to that.
Which are the most typical types (models) of neutron detectors being used by
your organization ?
Which are the most typical types (models) of neutron DOSIMETERS being used by
your organization?
What is a typical uncertainty in the calibration of neutron detectors and
neutron dosimeters ?
Which regulations drive the requirements to calibrate neutron detectors ?
Which national/international calibration laboratory accreditation organization
is followed ?
Neutron Detectors
Gas filled such as
HPI Rem 500
Fuji NSN3
Liquid such as
BTI Bubble
NE213
Solid such as
Polyethylene Moderated
Lithium-doped glass
Neutron spectrometers
Neutron Dosimeters
CR-39
Thermoluminescent albedo dosimeters
Bubble dosimeters
Instrument Calibration Methods
NIST traceable
Radioactive sources
DD and DT generators
Transfer instruments
First Principles
Exposure in a well-characterized operating nuclear reactor
Typical isotopes used for neutron detection
helium-3, lithium-6, boron-10, and uranium-235
best regards
Tom
James Tom Voss, NRRPT, CHP
