Abstract: Disclosed is a pixilated neutron detector including one or more pixel-cells defined by a plurality of perimeter walls, the pixel-cells including a cathode and an anode, the cathode being at least one wall of the pixel-cell, the cathode being lined with an interaction material, the anode disposed inside the pixel-cell, the cathode and anode structured to provide an electrical field within the pixel-cell to collect charged particles released by neutrons interacting with the interaction material lining, and a signal processing chain communicably coupled to each of the one or more pixel-cells to transmit a signal indicative of a neutron interaction event within the pixel-cell, the signal processing chain including analog signal processing electronics communicably coupled to digital signal processing electronics. In one embodiment inserts coated with interaction material are provided along the length of the anode to enhance the detector efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pixilated neutron detector including one or more pixel-cells defined by a plurality of perimeter walls, the pixel cells including a cathode and an anode, the cathode being at least one wall of the pixel-cell, the cathode being lined with an interaction material, the anode disposed inside the pixel-cell, the cathode and anode structured to provide an electrical field within the pixel-cell to collect charged particles released by neutrons interacting with the interaction material lining, and a signal processing chain communicably coupled to each of the one or more pixel cells to transmit a signal indicative of a neutron interaction event within the pixel-cell, the signal processing chain including analog signal processing electronics communicably coupled to digital signal processing electronics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pixilated neutron detector including one or more pixel-cells defined by a plurality of perimeter walls, the pixel cells including a cathode and an anode, the cathode being at least one wall of the pixel-cell, the cathode being lined with an interaction material, the anode disposed inside the pixel-cell, the cathode and anode structured to provide an electrical field within the pixel-cell to collect charged particles released by neutrons interacting with the interaction material lining, and a signal processing chain communicably coupled to each of the one or more pixel cells to transmit a signal indicative of a neutron interaction event within the pixel-cell, the signal processing chain including analog signal processing electronics communicably coupled to digital signal processing electronics.