Thermal neutron detector and gamma-ray spectrometer utilizing a single material

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PATENT NO 9638813
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14871162

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A combined thermal neutron detector and gamma-ray spectrometer system, including: a detection medium including a lithium chalcopyrite crystal operable for detecting thermal neutrons in a semiconductor mode and gamma-rays in a scintillator mode; and a photodetector coupled to the detection medium also operable for detecting the gamma rays. Optionally, the detection medium includes a 6LiInSe2 crystal. Optionally, the detection medium comprises a compound formed by the process of: melting a Group III element; adding a Group I element to the melted Group III element at a rate that allows the Group I and Group III elements to react thereby providing a single phase I-III compound; and adding a Group VI element to the single phase I-III compound and heating; wherein the Group I element includes lithium.

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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONUT CONFERENCE CENTER 600 HENLEY STREET SUITE 211 KNOXVILLE TN 37996
CONSOLIDATED NUCLEAR SECURITY LLC12011 SUNSET HILLS RD SUITE 110 RESTON VA 20190
FISK UNIVERSITY1000 17TH AVENUE NORTH NASHVILLE TN 37208

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Burger, Arnold Nashville, US 20 115
Lukosi, Eric Knoxville, US 1 5
Stowe, Ashley Knoxville, US 2 10

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