Abstract: A method of capturing and analyzing information for a particle detection system comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles. The method further comprises converting a response to the reaction to an electrical signal using a plurality of sensors, wherein the converter material is operable to be coated onto the plurality of sensors, and wherein each of the plurality of sensors comprises an array of discrete pixel sensors each with a respective (x,y) coordinate within the array. Further, the method comprises processing the electrical signal to generate data regarding each pixel on the array of discrete pixels and serializing the data collected from the plurality of sensors and transmitting the data over thin cables to a processing unit that is located at a separate and remote location from the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting particles is presented comprises a silicon wafer substrate and a charge detection layer mounted on the silicon wafer substrate, wherein the charge detection layer comprises a plurality of discrete pixel sensors. The sensor further comprises a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with a first type of particle to generate a reaction, wherein the reaction produces charged particles, wherein the charge detection layer is configured to detect the charged particles produced by the reaction. Further, the sensor comprises a substrate layer operable to filter a second type of particle, wherein the converter material is coated on an underside of the substrate layer such that the converter material faces the charge detection layer and an air gap is formed between the converter material and the charge detection layer.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of detecting neutrons in images from a tunable sensor system comprises training a deep learning process to recognize known radiation-dependent signature patterns created by neutrons in test images. The method further comprises splitting an input image into a plurality of frames and passing the plurality of frames through the deep learning process in order to recognize neutrons in the plurality of frames. Subsequently, the method comprises recombining the plurality of frames back into the input image. For each pixel within the input image, the method comprises examining pixels connected to a respective pixel to determine if a signature pattern particular to neutrons is present within the input image and counting a number of neutrons within the input image using results from the examining.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of detecting neutrons in images from a tunable sensor system comprises training a deep learning process to recognize known radiation-dependent signature patterns created by neutrons in test images. The method further comprises splitting an input image into a plurality of frames and passing the plurality of frames through the deep learning process in order to recognize neutrons in the plurality of frames. Subsequently, the method comprises recombining the plurality of frames back into the input image. For each pixel within the input image, the method comprises examining pixels connected to a respective pixel to determine if a signature pattern particular to neutrons is present within the input image and counting a number of neutrons within the input image using results from the examining.

Abstract: A method of capturing and analyzing information for a particle detection system comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles. The method further comprises converting a response to the reaction to an electrical signal using a plurality of sensors, wherein the converter material is operable to be coated onto the plurality of sensors, and wherein each of the plurality of sensors comprises an array of discrete pixel sensors each with a respective (x,y) coordinate within the array. Further, the method comprises processing the electrical signal to generate data regarding each pixel on the array of discrete pixels and serializing the data collected from the plurality of sensors and transmitting the data over thin cables to a processing unit that is located at a separate and remote location from the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting particles is presented comprises a silicon wafer substrate and a charge detection layer mounted on the silicon wafer substrate, wherein the charge detection layer comprises a plurality of discrete pixel sensors. The sensor further comprises a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with a first type of particle to generate a reaction, wherein the reaction produces charged particles, wherein the charge detection layer is configured to detect the charged particles produced by the reaction. Further, the sensor comprises a substrate layer operable to filter a second type of particle, wherein the converter material is coated on an underside of the substrate layer such that the converter material faces the charge detection layer and an air gap is formed between the converter material and the charge detection layer.

Abstract: A method for detecting particles is presented. The method comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles, and wherein a subset of the plurality of particles comprises neutrons. Further, the method comprises converting a response to the reaction to a readable electrical signal using a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an array of pixels. Also, the method comprises processing the readable electrical signal from the sensor to generate information for each pixel on the array of pixels and transmitting the information to a processing unit. Also, the method comprises executing a discrimination procedure using the information for distinguishing between instances of impingement of neutrons and non-neutron particles on the array of pixels. Further, the method comprises determining the radionuclide or non-radionuclide source of origin of the neutron and non-neutron particles.

Abstract: A method for detecting particles is presented. The method comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles. Further, the method comprises converting a response to the reaction to a readable electrical signal using a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an array of discrete pixels. Also, the method comprises processing the readable electrical signal from the sensor to generate information for each pixel on the array of discrete pixels and transmitting the information to a processing unit. Furthermore, the method comprises analyzing the information using the processing unit to determine instances of impingement of the plurality of particles on said array of discrete pixels. Finally, the method comprises an aggregate of sensors that function in parallel to result in a highly sensitive particle detection system.

Abstract: A method for detecting particles is presented. The method comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles, and wherein a subset of the plurality of particles comprises neutrons. Further, the method comprises converting a response to the reaction to a readable electrical signal using a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an array of pixels. Also, the method comprises processing the readable electrical signal from the sensor to generate information for each pixel on the array of pixels and transmitting the information to a processing unit. Also, the method comprises executing a discrimination procedure using the information for distinguishing between instances of impingement of neutrons and non-neutron particles on the array of pixels. Further, the method comprises determining the radionuclide or non-radionuclide source of origin of the neutron and non-neutron particles.

Abstract: A method for detecting particles is presented. The method comprises generating a reaction to a plurality of particles using a converter material, wherein the converter material is operable to interact with the plurality of particles. Further, the method comprises converting a response to the reaction to a readable electrical signal using a sensor, wherein the sensor comprises an array of discrete pixels. Also, the method comprises processing the readable electrical signal from the sensor to generate information for each pixel on the array of discrete pixels and transmitting the information to a processing unit. Furthermore, the method comprises analyzing the information using the processing unit to determine instances of impingement of the plurality of particles on said array of discrete pixels. Finally, the method comprises an aggregate of sensors that function in parallel to result in a highly sensitive particle detection system.