Sensor Radiation Testing With Californium-252 Neutrons

Robert Braasch

doi:10.1117/12.960729

26 September 1989 Sensor Radiation Testing With Californium-252 Neutrons

Robert Braasch

Proceedings Volume 1109, Optical Radiation Measurements II; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960729
Event: SPIE 1989 Technical Symposium on Aerospace Sensing, 1989, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Neutron fluence testing of large dimension electrical components at cryogenic temperatures has traditionally been performed at fast burst reactors. A new facility, using Californium-252 (²⁵²Cf) as a neutron radiation source, was designed and built at the IRT Corporate Headquarters in San Diego. This paper discusses the physical properties of the californium isotope, describes the facility and its test capabilities, and presents the results of the 1 MeV calibration as well as IR and visible sensor testing.

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Robert Braasch "Sensor Radiation Testing With Californium-252 Neutrons", Proc. SPIE 1109, Optical Radiation Measurements II, (26 September 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960729

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