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Stilbene Production for Fast Neutron Detection
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Woman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
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Fiscal Year: 2012Title: Stilbene Production for Fast Neutron DetectionAgency: DHSContract: HSHQDC-12-C-00020Award Amount: $499,916.79
Abstract:
The detection of neutrons is a critical capability for the identification of special nuclear materials in homeland security applications. Both plutonium and uranium can be detected by their neutron signatures. Next-generation detectors should efficiently detect fission neutrons, even in a high background of gamma rays. Neutron detection systems consisting of 3He have found widespread use due to their neutron/gamma discrimination capabilities; however, 3He systems cannot directly detect fission neutrons and availability is now limited. Organic scintillation crystals such as stilbene offer direct fast neutron detection with high efficiency and good neutron/gamma discrimination. Recently, solution crystal growth has been demonstrated as a route towards the largescale production of organic scintillators. Growth of inorganic crystals from solution is an established commercial process; skilled practitioners can scale their operation to produce significant quantities of high quality material. The overall objective of the proposed effort is to demonstrate a method for industrial production of stilbene neutron detectors.Small Business Information at Submission:Inrad Optics Inc.
181 Legrand Avenue Northvale, NJ 07647-2404EIN/Tax ID: 222003247DUNS: N/ANumber of Employees: N/AWoman-Owned: NoMinority-Owned: NoHUBZone-Owned: No
Award Information
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Agency: Department of Homeland Security |
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Program Year/Program: 2012 / SBIR |
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Agency Tracking Number: SBIR11-1-SBIR11.1-001-FP-019 |
Solicitation Year: 2011 |
Solicitation Topic Code: 11.1-001 |
Solicitation Number: N/A |