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Evaluation Of A Neutron Detection System In A Cobalt-6O Field Of 107 R/H

A. R. Buhl, N. J. Ackermann, Jr., J. T. De Lorenzo

Nuclear Technology / Volume 9 / Number 5 / November 1970 / Pages 744-745

Paper / Instrument / dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT70-A28750

A neutron detection system was evaluated for its gamma discrimination capability in gamma fields up to 107 R/h. The system proved successful in these tests and was able to discriminate against 107 R/h gamma field with <50% loss in relative neutron sensitivity.