Neutron Detection Apparatus Including A Gadolinium Yttrium Gallium Aluminum Garnet And Methods To Use Same

摘要

A neutron detection apparatus can include a scintillator having a formula of Gd_3(1-x)Y_3aAl_5(1-y)Ga_5yO₁₂. In an embodiment, x is at least approximately 0.05 and no greater than approximately 0.5 and y is at least approximately 0.05 and no greater than approximately 0.95. The scintillator can be capable of emitting scintillating light in response to interactions with neutrons. The neutron detection apparatus can also include a photosensor optically coupled to the scintillator.