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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2016
Sabia Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Clinton LaMar Lingren, San Diego, CA (US);
Abhinandan Sheshadri, San Diego, CA (US);
James Francis Miller, Solana Beach, CA (US);
Thomas Charles Dannemiller, Carlsbad, CA (US);
Stephen James Foster, Vista, CA (US);
Nichelle Diane Worthington, San Diego, CA (US);
Bradley Allen Moyer, San Diego, CA (US);
Sabia Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
Methods and systems are provided to improve prompt gamma neutron activation substance analyzers. In one aspect, a detector unit for prompt gamma neutron activation analysis includes: a scintillator configured to fluoresce when impacted by gamma rays generated by absorption of neutrons by a substance to be analyzed; a photosensor configured to receive fluorescence from the scintillator; electronics coupled with the photosensor, the electronics configured to receive and process analog signals from the photosensor and output digital detection signals for the substance; and a housing containing the scintillator, the photosensor, and the electronics; wherein the housing includes interfaces configured to receive cables capable of providing power, temperature control, and digital communication signals.