Dec 28, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

ME 765 - Neutron Detection and Production


Credits 3

Content includes passive and active neutron detection using He3 and BF3 ionization/proportional tubes, liquid and plastic scintillators, fission chambers, and activation foils. The course includes laboratory exercises. Pulsed and continuous sources will be covered including fission reactors, accelerator production through fusion, spallation, photonuclear effects, and [alpha, n] reactions.



Prerequisites
ME 455/655 or equivalent.