Neutron Fluence Measurement Using Common PNP Transistors
Abstract
PNP Transistors (2N3906) were tested at Missouri S&T research reactor to investigate the feasibility of using them as a neutron fluence measurement system. Initial results are promising; these relatively inexpensive devices can provide quite accurate neutron fluence measurements. PNP transistors were tested between 10 n/cm² - 8 1014 n/cm². These fluence values are typical for a test reactor. For cumulative fluence above 10 14 n/cm², change in transistor gain exhibit good linearity.
Recommended Citation
D. L. Gallego and S. Usman, "Neutron Fluence Measurement Using Common PNP Transistors," Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, American Nuclear Society (ANS), Jan 2010.
Meeting Name
2010 ANS Annual Meeting and Embedded Topical Meetings
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0003-018X
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2010 American Nuclear Society (ANS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2010
