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    Neutron tests of boron carbide sample devices

    Date: 02 Dec 2009
    Depicts: Response of boron carbide sample device to thermal neutrons
    Copyright: ESA

    Neutron tests of the boron carbide sample devices have been carried out using the 2 MW research reactor at the Technical University of Delft (Left) and the National Physical Laboratory in London. All tested devices show a strong response to thermal neutrons (Right).


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