Integration of a (6)LilnSe(2) thermal neutron detector into a CubeSat instrument

作者: Joanna C. Egner , Michael Groza , Arnold Burger , Keivan G. Stassun , Vladimir Buliga

DOI: 10.1117/1.JATIS.2.4.046001

关键词: OptoelectronicsCubeSatMaterials scienceSiliconNeutron detectionScintillatorOpticsAvalanche photodiodeSemiconductorDirect currentSchematic

摘要: We present a preliminary design for neutron detection system that is compact, lightweight, and low power consuming, utilizing the CubeSat platform making it suitable space-based applications. This made possible using scintillating crystal lithium indium diselenide ( 6 LilnSe 2 ), first to include Li in crystalline structure, silicon avalanche photodiode. The schematics of this instrument are presented as well response initial testing under alpha radiation. A principal aim work demonstrate feasibility such within platform. entire end-to-end here 10×10×15  cm 3 , weighs 670 g, requires 5 V direct current at W.

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