1 Introduction to Research & Analysis Reports
1.1 Neutron Detectors Market Definition
1.2 Market Segments
1.2.1 Market by Type
1.2.2 Market by Application
1.3 Global Neutron Detectors Market Overview
1.4 Features & Benefits of This Report
1.5 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.5.1 Research Methodology
1.5.2 Research Process
1.5.3 Base Year
1.5.4 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Global Neutron Detectors Overall Market Size
2.1 Global Neutron Detectors Market Size: 2022 VS 2029
2.2 Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, Prospects & Forecasts: 2018-2029
2.3 Global Neutron Detectors Sales: 2018-2029
3 Company Landscape
3.1 Top Neutron Detectors Players in Global Market
3.2 Top Global Neutron Detectors Companies Ranked by Revenue
3.3 Global Neutron Detectors Revenue by Companies
3.4 Global Neutron Detectors Sales by Companies
3.5 Global Neutron Detectors Price by Manufacturer (2018-2023)
3.6 Top 3 and Top 5 Neutron Detectors Companies in Global Market, by Revenue in 2022
3.7 Global Manufacturers Neutron Detectors Product Type
3.8 Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Neutron Detectors Players in Global Market
3.8.1 List of Global Tier 1 Neutron Detectors Companies
3.8.2 List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Neutron Detectors Companies
4 Sights by Product
4.1 Overview
4.1.1 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Market Size Markets, 2022 & 2029
4.1.2 Gas Proportional Detectors
4.1.3 Scintillation Detectors
4.1.4 Other
4.2 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue & Forecasts
4.2.1 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2023
4.2.2 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2024-2029
4.2.3 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
4.3 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Sales & Forecasts
4.3.1 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2023
4.3.2 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2024-2029
4.3.3 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
4.4 By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
5 Sights by Application
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2022 & 2029
5.1.2 Homeland Security
5.1.3 Scientific Research
5.1.4 Industrial Application
5.2 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue & Forecasts
5.2.1 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2023
5.2.2 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2024-2029
5.2.3 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
5.3 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Sales & Forecasts
5.3.1 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2023
5.3.2 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2024-2029
5.3.3 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
5.4 By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Price (Manufacturers Selling Prices), 2018-2029
6 Sights by Region
6.1 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2022 & 2029
6.2 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue & Forecasts
6.2.1 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2023
6.2.2 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2024-2029
6.2.3 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
6.3 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Sales & Forecasts
6.3.1 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2023
6.3.2 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Sales, 2024-2029
6.3.3 By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
6.4 North America
6.4.1 By Country – North America Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029
6.4.2 By Country – North America Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2029
6.4.3 US Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.4 Canada Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.4.5 Mexico Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5 Europe
6.5.1 By Country – Europe Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029
6.5.2 By Country – Europe Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2029
6.5.3 Germany Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.4 France Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.5 U.K. Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.6 Italy Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.7 Russia Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.8 Nordic Countries Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.5.9 Benelux Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6 Asia
6.6.1 By Region – Asia Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029
6.6.2 By Region – Asia Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2029
6.6.3 China Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.4 Japan Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.5 South Korea Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.6 Southeast Asia Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.6.7 India Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7 South America
6.7.1 By Country – South America Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029
6.7.2 By Country – South America Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2029
6.7.3 Brazil Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.7.4 Argentina Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8 Middle East & Africa
6.8.1 By Country – Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029
6.8.2 By Country – Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Sales, 2018-2029
6.8.3 Turkey Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.4 Israel Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.5 Saudi Arabia Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
6.8.6 UAE Neutron Detectors Market Size, 2018-2029
7 Manufacturers & Brands Profiles
7.1 Photonis
7.1.1 Photonis Company Summary
7.1.2 Photonis Business Overview
7.1.3 Photonis Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.1.4 Photonis Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.1.5 Photonis Key News & Latest Developments
7.2 Arktis Radiation Detectors
7.2.1 Arktis Radiation Detectors Company Summary
7.2.2 Arktis Radiation Detectors Business Overview
7.2.3 Arktis Radiation Detectors Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.2.4 Arktis Radiation Detectors Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.2.5 Arktis Radiation Detectors Key News & Latest Developments
7.3 Thermo-Fisher Scientific
7.3.1 Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company Summary
7.3.2 Thermo-Fisher Scientific Business Overview
7.3.3 Thermo-Fisher Scientific Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.3.4 Thermo-Fisher Scientific Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.3.5 Thermo-Fisher Scientific Key News & Latest Developments
7.4 Mirion Technologies
7.4.1 Mirion Technologies Company Summary
7.4.2 Mirion Technologies Business Overview
7.4.3 Mirion Technologies Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.4.4 Mirion Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.4.5 Mirion Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
7.5 LND
7.5.1 LND Company Summary
7.5.2 LND Business Overview
7.5.3 LND Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.5.4 LND Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.5.5 LND Key News & Latest Developments
7.6 ORDELA
7.6.1 ORDELA Company Summary
7.6.2 ORDELA Business Overview
7.6.3 ORDELA Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.6.4 ORDELA Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.6.5 ORDELA Key News & Latest Developments
7.7 Kromek Group
7.7.1 Kromek Group Company Summary
7.7.2 Kromek Group Business Overview
7.7.3 Kromek Group Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.7.4 Kromek Group Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.7.5 Kromek Group Key News & Latest Developments
7.8 Silverside Detectors
7.8.1 Silverside Detectors Company Summary
7.8.2 Silverside Detectors Business Overview
7.8.3 Silverside Detectors Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.8.4 Silverside Detectors Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.8.5 Silverside Detectors Key News & Latest Developments
7.9 Scientifica International
7.9.1 Scientifica International Company Summary
7.9.2 Scientifica International Business Overview
7.9.3 Scientifica International Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.9.4 Scientifica International Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.9.5 Scientifica International Key News & Latest Developments
7.10 Proportional Technologies
7.10.1 Proportional Technologies Company Summary
7.10.2 Proportional Technologies Business Overview
7.10.3 Proportional Technologies Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.10.4 Proportional Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.10.5 Proportional Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
7.11 Rotunda Scientific Technologies
7.11.1 Rotunda Scientific Technologies Company Summary
7.11.2 Rotunda Scientific Technologies Business Overview
7.11.3 Rotunda Scientific Technologies Neutron Detectors Major Product Offerings
7.11.4 Rotunda Scientific Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales and Revenue in Global (2018-2023)
7.11.5 Rotunda Scientific Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
8 Global Neutron Detectors Production Capacity, Analysis
8.1 Global Neutron Detectors Production Capacity, 2018-2029
8.2 Neutron Detectors Production Capacity of Key Manufacturers in Global Market
8.3 Global Neutron Detectors Production by Region
9 Key Market Trends, Opportunity, Drivers and Restraints
9.1 Market Opportunities & Trends
9.2 Market Drivers
9.3 Market Restraints
10 Neutron Detectors Supply Chain Analysis
10.1 Neutron Detectors Industry Value Chain
10.2 Neutron Detectors Upstream Market
10.3 Neutron Detectors Downstream and Clients
10.4 Marketing Channels Analysis
10.4.1 Marketing Channels
10.4.2 Neutron Detectors Distributors and Sales Agents in Global
11 Conclusion
12 Appendix
12.1 Note
12.2 Examples of Clients
12.3 Disclaimer
Table 1. Key Players of Neutron Detectors in Global Market
Table 2. Top Neutron Detectors Players in Global Market, Ranking by Revenue (2022)
Table 3. Global Neutron Detectors Revenue by Companies, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 4. Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 5. Global Neutron Detectors Sales by Companies, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 6. Global Neutron Detectors Sales Share by Companies, 2018-2023
Table 7. Key Manufacturers Neutron Detectors Price (2018-2023) & (K US$/Unit)
Table 8. Global Manufacturers Neutron Detectors Product Type
Table 9. List of Global Tier 1 Neutron Detectors Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 10. List of Global Tier 2 and Tier 3 Neutron Detectors Companies, Revenue (US$, Mn) in 2022 and Market Share
Table 11. By Type – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 12. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 13. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 14. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2018-2023
Table 15. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2024-2029
Table 16. By Application – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Table 17. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 18. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 19. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2018-2023
Table 20. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2024-2029
Table 21. By Region – Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 VS 2029
Table 22. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 23. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 24. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2018-2023
Table 25. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), 2024-2029
Table 26. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 27. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 28. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 29. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2024-2029
Table 30. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 31. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 32. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 33. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2024-2029
Table 34. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 35. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 36. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 37. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2024-2029
Table 38. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 39. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 40. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 41. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2024-2029
Table 42. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2023
Table 43. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2024-2029
Table 44. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2018-2023
Table 45. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Sales, (Units), 2024-2029
Table 46. Photonis Company Summary
Table 47. Photonis Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 48. Photonis Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 49. Photonis Key News & Latest Developments
Table 50. Arktis Radiation Detectors Company Summary
Table 51. Arktis Radiation Detectors Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 52. Arktis Radiation Detectors Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 53. Arktis Radiation Detectors Key News & Latest Developments
Table 54. Thermo-Fisher Scientific Company Summary
Table 55. Thermo-Fisher Scientific Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 56. Thermo-Fisher Scientific Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 57. Thermo-Fisher Scientific Key News & Latest Developments
Table 58. Mirion Technologies Company Summary
Table 59. Mirion Technologies Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 60. Mirion Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 61. Mirion Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
Table 62. LND Company Summary
Table 63. LND Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 64. LND Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 65. LND Key News & Latest Developments
Table 66. ORDELA Company Summary
Table 67. ORDELA Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 68. ORDELA Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 69. ORDELA Key News & Latest Developments
Table 70. Kromek Group Company Summary
Table 71. Kromek Group Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 72. Kromek Group Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 73. Kromek Group Key News & Latest Developments
Table 74. Silverside Detectors Company Summary
Table 75. Silverside Detectors Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 76. Silverside Detectors Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 77. Silverside Detectors Key News & Latest Developments
Table 78. Scientifica International Company Summary
Table 79. Scientifica International Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 80. Scientifica International Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 81. Scientifica International Key News & Latest Developments
Table 82. Proportional Technologies Company Summary
Table 83. Proportional Technologies Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 84. Proportional Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 85. Proportional Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
Table 86. Rotunda Scientific Technologies Company Summary
Table 87. Rotunda Scientific Technologies Neutron Detectors Product Offerings
Table 88. Rotunda Scientific Technologies Neutron Detectors Sales (Units), Revenue (US$, Mn) and Average Price (K US$/Unit) (2018-2023)
Table 89. Rotunda Scientific Technologies Key News & Latest Developments
Table 90. Neutron Detectors Production Capacity (Units) of Key Manufacturers in Global Market, 2021-2023 (Units)
Table 91. Global Neutron Detectors Capacity Market Share of Key Manufacturers, 2021-2023
Table 92. Global Neutron Detectors Production by Region, 2018-2023 (Units)
Table 93. Global Neutron Detectors Production by Region, 2024-2029 (Units)
Table 94. Neutron Detectors Market Opportunities & Trends in Global Market
Table 95. Neutron Detectors Market Drivers in Global Market
Table 96. Neutron Detectors Market Restraints in Global Market
Table 97. Neutron Detectors Raw Materials
Table 98. Neutron Detectors Raw Materials Suppliers in Global Market
Table 99. Typical Neutron Detectors Downstream
Table 100. Neutron Detectors Downstream Clients in Global Market
Table 101. Neutron Detectors Distributors and Sales Agents in Global Market
List of Figures
Figure 1. Neutron Detectors Segment by Type in 2022
Figure 2. Neutron Detectors Segment by Application in 2022
Figure 3. Global Neutron Detectors Market Overview: 2022
Figure 4. Key Caveats
Figure 5. Global Neutron Detectors Market Size: 2022 VS 2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 6. Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, 2018-2029 (US$, Mn)
Figure 7. Neutron Detectors Sales in Global Market: 2018-2029 (Units)
Figure 8. The Top 3 and 5 Players Market Share by Neutron Detectors Revenue in 2022
Figure 9. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 10. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 11. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 12. By Type - Global Neutron Detectors Price (K US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 13. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 14. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 15. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 16. By Application - Global Neutron Detectors Price (K US$/Unit), 2018-2029
Figure 17. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2022 & 2029
Figure 18. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018 VS 2022 VS 2029
Figure 19. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 20. By Region - Global Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 21. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 22. By Country - North America Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 23. US Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 24. Canada Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 25. Mexico Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 26. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 27. By Country - Europe Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 28. Germany Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 29. France Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 30. U.K. Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 31. Italy Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 32. Russia Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 33. Nordic Countries Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 34. Benelux Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 35. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 36. By Region - Asia Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 37. China Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 38. Japan Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 39. South Korea Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 40. Southeast Asia Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 41. India Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 42. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 43. By Country - South America Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 44. Brazil Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 45. Argentina Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 46. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Revenue Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 47. By Country - Middle East & Africa Neutron Detectors Sales Market Share, 2018-2029
Figure 48. Turkey Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 49. Israel Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 50. Saudi Arabia Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 51. UAE Neutron Detectors Revenue, (US$, Mn), 2018-2029
Figure 52. Global Neutron Detectors Production Capacity (Units), 2018-2029
Figure 53. The Percentage of Production Neutron Detectors by Region, 2022 VS 2029
Figure 54. Neutron Detectors Industry Value Chain
Figure 55. Marketing Channels
※参考情報 中性子検出器は、中性子を検出するために特化した装置であり、原子力、宇宙科学、医学、環境科学など、さまざまな分野で重要な役割を果たしています。中性子は、その特性により他の放射線と異なり、通常の検出器では捉えられないことが多いため、中性子専用の検出技術が必要となります。以下では、中性子検出器の概念、特徴、種類、用途、関連技術について詳述します。 中性子検出器の定義としては、中性子を取り入れ、その相互作用を通じてエネルギーを受け止め、その結果を電気信号として出力する装置といえます。中性子は電荷を持たないため、他の粒子とは異なる方法で検出される必要があります。このため、中性子検出器は中性子と物質の相互作用を利用することが核心となります。 中性子検出器の特徴としては、まず中性子の検出効率の向上が挙げられます。中性子のエネルギー範囲は広範囲にわたり、熱中性子から高速中性子まで様々ですが、検出器の設計時にはそれに合わせた材料や構造が重要です。また、中性子検出器は放射線のバックグラウンドノイズに対して高い選択性を持つ必要があります。これは中性子が他の放射線に比べて反応が異なるため、これを考慮した設計が求められます。さらに、中性子は物質を透過する能力が高いため、測定対象物の理解が重要で、デザインによって精度や感度が大きく変化します。 中性子検出器の種類には、いくつかの基本的なタイプが存在します。まず、一つ目は「ガスシンチレーション検出器」です。これは、気体の中性子と反応して光子を発生させ、その光子をシンチレーション材料で検出する方法です。ガスシンチレーション検出器は、軽量で取り扱いやすく、特に低エネルギーの中性子の検出に適しています。 二つ目は「リチウムマイナー検出器」で、リチウムに中性子が衝突することで、核反応が誘発されるという原理を利用しています。具体的には、リチウムが中性子と反応してα粒子やトリチウムを生成し、それを他の材料で検出する技術です。この方式は高い中性子感度を持ち、とくに熱中性子の検出に優れています。 三つ目は「ボロン検出器」で、ボロン-10という同位体を用い、中性子との反応を利用する方式です。ボロンが中性子を吸収すると、二つの粒子(リチウムとヘリウム)が放出され、このエネルギーを利用して検出器の出力信号を得ます。ボロン検出器は、放射線の環境モニタリングにも用いられることがあります。 さらに、近年注目を集めているタイプには「中性子カメラ」があります。この技術は、複数の中性子検出器を用いて、対象物の内部を三次元的にイメージングすることができるもので、特に放射線防護や安全管理の分野での利用が進んでいます。 用途としては、まず原子力発電所や放射性廃棄物管理において、中性子のモニタリングは必須です。これは、放射線漏れや事故を未然に防ぐために重要な役割を果たします。また、医療分野では中性子線治療に用いられることがあり、特に腫瘍の治療において効果を発揮します。さらに、宇宙科学では宇宙線の研究などに利用され、高エネルギー物理学での実験にも活用されます。 関連技術としては、シンチレーションや半導体技術、そしてコンピュータ制御の技術があります。シンチレーション技術は、光信号を利用することで高精度な測定を実現しますし、半導体技術はより小型化、精密化への道を開いています。また、最近ではデジタル信号処理技術を用いて、データ解析を行い、より正確な中性子のモニタリングが可能になっています。 最後に、中性子検出器は、その性能の向上と多様化が進んでいますが、それに伴って新しい材料や設計概念の研究も進められています。特に、環境への配慮や使いやすさなどが求められる中で、設計や製造プロセスの最適化がますます重要視されています。中性子検出器は、今後もさまざまな分野での発展が期待され、技術革新が続くことでしょう。中性子の特性を活かした検出技術は、我々の科学理解と安全保障を支える重要な要素となるに違いありません。 |
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