Feature |
Advantage |
Benefit |
High
Efficiency |
Shorter
counting times, higher sensitivity than low pressure He-3 tubes. |
More
throughput for high volume. Required capability in some applications. |
Low
background |
Shorter
counting times |
More
throughput for high volume. Required capability in some applications. |
Discriminates
n to gamma |
Neutrons
uniquely identify Pu and other fissile transuranics. |
Low
false alarm rate. Lower gamma ray into neutron channel than other solid
state neutron detectors. |
Large
area detectors available |
Higher
sensitivity at distances and more uniform response for large objects. |
Fast
measurements at required distances to source. |
Flexible
detector shape |
Conforms
to object being counted |
Unique
for special shapes including cylinders (drums and containers) and people. |
Fast
response |
150ns
processing time is 50 times faster than He-3 tubes. Coincidence resolving
times to 80ns. |
Passive
and active coincidence for larger masses. Reduces accidental coincidence
rates. |
Lightweight |
Concealable
and portable |
Safeguards
and field agent monitoring instruments. |
Low-power |
Portable
systems use less than 7W power. |
In-situ
measurement applications powered for 8 hours per battery. |
