Glasses for Detection of Penetrating Radiation via the Cherenkov Effect

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Abstract:

In this research, we investigated the properties of glasses suitable for detection of ionizing radiation i.e., MeV gammas via the Cherenkov effect. We established the materials properties and learned the fabrication techniques of materials suitable for the production of Cherenkov light, but with an investigative approach that is tailored and specialized to support photofission and muonic x-ray detection for counter-WMD application. The response of the glasses was also investigated so that sensitivity and specificity of standoff detection systems based upon our efforts may be understood.

Author(s):
Hayward, Jason P.
Author Organization(s):
TENNESSEE UNIV KNOXVILLE
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept. 17 Aug 2009-16 Aug 2014
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA623523
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTRA-TR-15-9
Contract/Grant Number(s):
HDTRA1-09-1-0052
Project Number(s):
R011382194
Monitor Series:
TR-15-9, DTRA/FB
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*EYEGLASSES, *IONIZING RADIATION, FABRICATION, GAMMA RAYS, MASS DESTRUCTION WEAPONS, NEUTRONS, OPTICAL PROPERTIES, PHOTODETECTORS, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES, SENSITIVITY, STANDOFF
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optical Detection and Detectors, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products
Keyword(s):
CHERENKOV EFFECT, ISOTOPIC, PHOTOFISSION, PHOTOSENSORS, X RAY DETECTION, STANDOFF DETECTION SYSTEMS, WMD(WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION), COUNTER WMD
Report Date:
2015 Jul 01
Creation Date:
2015 Nov 25