Characterization of the neutron irradiation system for use in the Low-Dose-Rate Irradiation Facility at Sandia National Laboratories.

Abstract

I would like to acknowledge the following individuals because without them this would not be possible. Christina B. Hanson (RSPD) made it known to me that this work needed to be completed, and she guided me to the right people. Truly without her this would have never happened. Dr. Maryla Wasiolek (GIF/Research Advisor) supervised the project, and she provided technical guidance. Dr. Gary Cooper (Graduate advisor) provided guidance, and he agreed to be my graduate advisor. Don Hanson (GIF) moved, configured, and assisted in positioning of the equipment and experiment. Dr. Dann Ward (RP) gave technical advice on the N-Probe Microspec and the neutron Bubble Dosimeter Spectroscopy Set. Albert Bendure (RPSD Manager) and Mike Spoerner (TAV Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities Manager) gave me permission to work on this project. The radiography group (Kyle Thomspon and Kevin Rolfe) performed the radiography experiment. David Vehar (TAV) provided technical advice on the foil activation. I would like to thank Radiation Protection Sample Diagnostics for allowing me to irradiate their germanium detector. I would like to thank everyone from Radiation Protection for assisting me. There are many others that I would like to thank for their contribution and assistance in completing this work. Thank you all.