SBIR/STTR Research Award

Stilbene Production for Fast Neutron Detection

Award identifier 69daf772662b6a1aefee7246070504669743d4d80e12335c01b96315f379ad74Awarding agency Department of Homeland Security

Award amount

$149,851

Program and phase

SBIR · Phase I

Award year

2011

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Award details

Awarding agency
Department of Homeland Security
Branch
Not reported
Recipient company
INRAD OPTICS, INC.
Proposal award date
2011-09-07
Contract end date
2012-03-31
UEI
HWMBNYNGLSL3
Solicitation number
Not reported
Topic code
SBIR11.1-001

Research abstract

The detection of neutrons is a critical capability for homeland security applications. Helium-3- based proportional counters are commonly employed; however, the supply of He-3 is insufficient to meet the demand. A replacement for He-3 detectors should efficiently detect neutrons in a gamma-ray background and be commercially available at prices equivalent to comparable detectors prior to the He-3 shortage. Organic scintillation crystals such as stilbene offer direct fast neutron detection with good neutron-gamma discrimination, yet availability has historically limited their use. Recently, solution crystal growth has been proposed as an alternate route towards the production of organic scintillators. In Phase I, Photonic Products Group, Inc. will develop a capability for production of stilbene crystals for efficient fast neutron detection.

Technology keywords

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Research funding history

6 SBIR/STTR records share this UEI (2011–2020). Reported award amounts total $2,656,137. Reported amounts are not federal obligations.

Phases: Phase I, Phase II

Agencies: Department of Energy, Department of Homeland Security

Agency intelligence

Department of Homeland Security

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