EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R38538/01 |
Title: |
The Development of an Advanced Portable Neutron Spectrometer. |
Principal Investigator: |
Joyce, Professor MJ |
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Department: |
Engineering |
Organisation: |
Lancaster University |
Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
Starts: |
01 March 2002 |
Ends: |
28 February 2006 |
Value (£): |
215,725
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EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
Digital Signal Processing |
Electronic Devices & Subsys. |
Instrumentation Eng. & Dev. |
VLSI Design |
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EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications: |
Aerospace, Defence and Marine |
Electronics |
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Summary on Grant Application Form |
Neutron spectrometry is a valuable analytical procedure across the many industrial sectors and research environments where neutron fields are encountered, since it can deliver information on process dynamics, materials characterisation, environmental concerns, safety issues, security and military installations. However, the fundamental physics often makes neutron energy directly intractable and this, together with the enormous dynamic range in energy that is possible, requires that a variety of procedures and sensor technologies are used to build a picture of the neutron field concerned This most often compromises any potential for portability despite this being a crucial requirement for many applications. In this proposal, we request support to design, build and develop an advanced portable neutron spectrometer which will benefit a diverse array of industries and research activities in the long-term. This instrument will comprise a compound sensor probe, LV/HV power supplies, digital processing electronics and an associated software environment for control of the instrument and on-line analysis, and will draw on cutting-edge electronic approaches to optimise portability, robustness, reliability and the simplicity of assembly and servicing. The digital architecture that will be used in the processing of the sensor data will allow characterisation of neutron fields in the domains of both time and energy, which is an important requirement for many interrogative neutron procedures but is currently not available on a portable platform.
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Organisation Website: |
http://www.lancs.ac.uk |