STRESS REDUCTION FOR PILLAR FILLED STRUCTURES

Authors

Rebecca J. Nikolic, Oakland, CA
Adam Conway, Livermore, CA
Qinghui Shao, Fremont, CA
Lars Voss, Livermore, CA
Chin Li Cheung, Lincoln, NEFollow
Mushtaq A. Dar, Srinagar (IN)

Date of this Version

2013

Citation

Pub. No.: US 2013/0187056A1

Comments

Appl. No.: 13/742.298

Abstract

According to one embodiment, an apparatus for detecting neutrons includes an array of pillars, wherein each of the pillars comprises a rounded cross sectional shape where the cross section is taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the respective pillar, a cavity region between each of the pillars, and a neutron sensitive material located in each cavity region.