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  • Development of a Radioxenon Detection System using Stilbene and Strontium Iodide

    Creator:
    Gadey, Harish R.
    Abstract:
    The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits the testing of nuclear weapons on the face of the earth. The detection of atmospheric radioxenon (131mXe, 133m/133Xe, and 135Xe) plays an important role in the identification of sub-surface clandestine nuclear weapon explosions. Since the radioxenon identified above decay via two radiation in coincidence,...
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    Dissertation
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    . I would also like to thank my committee members Dr. Yang, Dr. Palmer, Dr. Krane, and Dr. Sinha

  • A Beta-Gamma Radioxenon Detection System using Ultra-Bright Inorganic Scintillators and Solid State Detectors

    Creator:
    Czyz, Steven A.
    Abstract:
    The atmospheric detection of four radioxenon isotopes (131mXe, 133mXe, 133Xe, and 135Xe) released during a nuclear detonation is a key tool utilized by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) to identify clandestine nuclear weapon testing activity. These radioxenon isotopes all decay via the near-simultaneous release of an electron and a...
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    Dissertation
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    frustrating and involved data analysis. My doctoral committee: Dr. Kenneth Krane, Dr. Haori Yang

  • Real Time Temporal Spectroscopy for Characterizing Special Nuclear Material

    Creator:
    Mannino, Mitch
    Abstract:
    Characterizing special nuclear material (SNM) is critical for nuclear security and non-proliferation. Temporal spectroscopy is a novel and efficient method for characterizing relative material content of special nuclear material. Fission products produced by SNM after being irradiated by a thermal neutron beam can have different half-lives, but can contribute to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Reese • Dr. David Hamby • Dr. Kenneth Krane • Dr. Haori Yang • Dr. Menn • Dr. Salam Alhawasawi

  • A Two-element CZT-based Radioxenon Detection System for Nuclear Weapon Test Monitoring

    Creator:
    Ranjbar, Lily
    Abstract:
    Detection of xenon radioisotopes (radioxenons) has proven to be an important method for detecting nuclear explosions and is particularly well suited for detecting undeclared underground testing. The radioxenon isotopes ¹³¹mXe (t₁/₂ = 11.934 d), ¹³³mXe (t₁/₂ = 2.19 d), ¹³³Xe (t₁/₂ = 5.243 d) and ¹³⁵Xe (t₁/₂ = 9.14 h)...
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    . Kenneth Krane, Dr. David Hamby, Dr. Hoari Yang and Dr. Huaping Liu, thank you for accepting to be on my