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Boron Nitride Coatings for the Enhanced Detection of Neutrons in CR-39
Noah DAmico, Sandeep Puri, Ian Jones +4
The neutron detection efficiency of Columbia Resin 39 (CR-39) nuclear track detectors was assessed for AmBe, 252Cf, and D-T (14 MeV) neutron source spectra. A boron nitride (BN) co…
Helium Detection in Technical Materials
Andrew K. Gillespie, Cuikun Lin, Django Jones +1
Materials used to study nuclear fusion can retain atmospheric helium unless pretreated before an experiment. Understanding helium outgassing is important for accurate diagnostics i…
Simulation and Experimental Analysis of Aerogel Attenuation for High Energy Alpha Particles in Fission Fusion Fragment Rocket Applications
Sandeep Puri, Andrew Gillespie, Ian Jones +3
Emerging studies are geared toward exploring new methods of nuclear rocket propulsion to provide more efficient space transit beyond Earth's orbit. One method is to employ a Fissio…
Simulating Radiation Shielding Effectiveness Against Three Neutron Sources
Andrew K. Gillespie, Cuikun Lin, Matthew Looney +1
Laboratories and Universities regularly apply for approval from the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to use neutron generators for experimental research. To comply…