LIGHTWEIGHT NEUTRON DOSIMETER

A lightweight cylindrical neutron dosimeter, of the Anderson-Brown type, able to work in continuous, quasi-continuous and pulsed neutron fields. Partners to further develop the system and/or to establish commercial agreements along with technical cooperation are sought. Neutrons can dominate the total radiation dose received by workers, patients and public. The next generation medical and research facilities requires improved neutron detection techniques in terms of energy sensitivity, beam time structure, portability and capabilities for remote and real time diagnostic. The Current commercial solutions: - Classical technology: radiation sensor (design from the 60’s), analog electronics for acquisition/read-out (design from 90-2000’s) - Limited portability: 9-18 kg per sensor unit. - Poor response for high neutron energies (> 20MeV). - Not well suited for complex quasi-continuous or pulsed neutron fields.