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Multi-Modality Nuclear Spectroscopy

Award Information
Agency: Department of Energy
Branch: N/A
Contract: DE-FG02-12ER90348
Agency Tracking Number: 99447
Amount: $150,000.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: 35 a
Solicitation Number: DE-FOA-0000577
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2012
Award Year: 2012
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2012-02-20
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2012-11-19
Small Business Information
MA
Watertown, MA 02472-4699
United States
DUNS: 073804411
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Edgar van Loef
 Dr.
 (617) 668-6801
 EvanLoef@RMDInc.com
Business Contact
 Gerald Entine
Title: Dr.
Phone: (617) 668-6801
Email: NMarshall@RMDINC.com
Research Institution
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Abstract

Current radiation detectors used in nuclear physics are typically capable of detecting only one type of radiation well. Therefore, the systems in use require a number of individual detectors for each type of radiation. Furthermore, fast neutron spectroscopy is often very challenging. The research proposed here will allow development of nuclear detectors that provide neutron and gamma ray spectroscopy with high energy resolution and linearity. The goal of the proposed effort is to develop a single detector capable of detecting multiple modes of radiation (gamma & amp; neutron) with spectroscopic capabilities. The Phase I project will be aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of detecting multiple modes of radiation with a single scintillation detector. The particular focus of the Phase I research will be on investigation and optimization of fast neutron detection. Commercial and Scientific Potential: A system capable of detection multiple modes of radiation will easily find use in nuclear physics experiments. Moreover, fields such as homeland security, health physics, and material sciences will benefit from this system.

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