Sensors & Electronics
Nuclear Radiation Sensors
Analytical Design of Nuclear Sensors (353)
Problem: Need methods to optimize design and predict sensor performance to reduce technical risks for new sensor designs.
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Mechanisms through Sensors and Devices
PNNL Solution:
- Use analytical models to evaluate sensor configuration performance at practical operating conditions
- Evaluate various design options to determine optimal design
- Predict sensor performance including effects of background radiation sources
- Provide major technical risk reduction before fabrication
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs: Monte Carlo computational modeling to evaluate sensor design and configuration options with proper accounting for statistical nature of radiation decay phenomena; background radiation discrimination methods including passive and active shielding options; signal processing options including coincidence requirements and background reduction using anti-coincidence and energy threshold event discrimination methods; evaluation of natural background radiation sources effects including cosmic rays, soil and atmospheric constituents, etc.; evaluation of counter construction materials.
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Contact: David Jordan
