Model 940 | How does SAM 940 GN neutron option work?

For routine neutron confirmation, or applications where an integrated, clandestine device is required, BNC offers an Li6 solid state neutron detector internal to the gamma detector module.  The benefits include a lower cost, light weight, smaller volume.  This detector is available in the SAM 940-2GN and 940-3GN. The Li6 scintillator crystal (neutron detector) is embedded…

How are noise parameters used in RF component and amplifier design?

Noise parameters describe a device’s noise performance versus source impedance, including key values like Fmin and optimal source impedance (Zopt), which define the lowest achievable noise. They help engineers determine how close an amplifier is to its minimum noise and guide the design of matching networks to improve performance, especially when the source (e.g., an…

Front Office | Where is the Berkeley Nucleonics headquarters?

ur main headquarters is in California. Our address is 2955 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael CA 94901. We have sales offices throught the United States and in many European and Asian countries. We also have a nationwide network of approved trainers to handle product training and installation. Contact the factory at 415-453-9955 or info@berkeleynucleonics.com for your closest resource.

What is Thermal Neutron Detection?

Neutrons do not produce ionization directly in scintillation crystals but can be detected through their interaction with the nuclei of a suitable element. In a 6LiI(Eu) scintillation crystal, for example, neutrons interact with 6Li nuclei to produce an alpha particle and a triton (tritium nucleus), which both produce scintillation light that can be detected. Another…

What is the significance of Light Output (wavelength + intensity)?

Because photoelectron statistics (or electron-hole pair statistics) play a key role in the accurate determination of the energy of the radiation, the use of scintillation materials with a high light output is preferred for all spectroscopic applications. The scintillator emission wavelength should be matched to the sensitivity of the light detection device that is used…

What is the significance of Density and atomic number (Z)?

To detect y-rays efficiently, a material with a high density and high effective Z (number of protons per atom) is required. Inorganic scintillation crystals meet the requirements of stopping power and optical transparency. Their densities ranging from roughly 3 to 9 g/cm3 makes them very suitable to absorb penetrating radiation (γ-rays). Materials with high Z-values are used for…