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Development of neutron detectors and neutron radiography at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

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Design and development of neutron detectors and R&D work in neutron radiography (NR) for non-destructive evaluation are important parts of the neutron beam and allied research programme of Solid State Physics Division (SSPD) of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). The detectors fabricated in the division not only meet the in-house requirement of neutron spectrometers but also the need of other divisions in BARC, Department of Atomic Energy units and some universities and research institutes in India and abroad for a variety of applications. The NR facility set up by SSPD at Apsara reactor has been used for a variety of applications in nuclear, aerospace, defense and metallurgical industries. The work done in the development of neutron detectors and neutron radiography is reported in this article.

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Shaikh, A.M. Development of neutron detectors and neutron radiography at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Pramana - J Phys 71, 663–672 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-008-0254-2

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