Research & Collaboration
Custom Neutron Detection Research & Generators
Adelphi has the solution to your research needs
Adelphi personnel have many years of experience in both theoretical and practical scientific research and engineering. We are always keen to perform contract research work for organizations needing an answer to their research problems.
Collaborative & Contract Research
We are always looking to collaborate with scientists and engineers in other and related disciplines. Over the years we have worked with universities, government laboratories, and companies ranging from small start-ups to multinational corporations. Some of our work with these organizations has been published and is listed in our publications section. We are keen to work with anybody wishing to use our neutron generators. We have a purpose built neutron laboratory facility and would be happy to work with you at our facility. This often happens as a proof-of-principle before an organization purchases their own neutron generator. We are also interested in collaborating at national neutron beamline facilities such as NCNR and LENS.
Our Facilities
Adelphi Technology Inc has years of experience helping its customers perform their research. This can be done at their facilities, our laboratories or even at specialized laboratories such as synchrotrons and linacs. Our own neutron laboratory facility is open for customers to gain access to our 2.45 MeV neutron sources and related detectors and equipment.
We have our own neutron laboratory located within our production facility. We typically keep several generators in house for the purpose of familiarizing our customers with our technology. We also work closely with customers to help them to design-in our generators as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer).
For over 25 years, Adelphi Technology has been developing neutron sources that can be used in industry, teaching & research.
While we are focused on neutron generators and nuclear physics, we have also worked on novel x-ray sources, x-ray lenses and imaging applications.
Collaborative Projects & Case Studies
Neutron Generator Development
- U.S. Government
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Under a US government contract we are developing a battery-operated, field-portable neutron generator that is light enough to be carried (when non-operational) by single individual. With Adelphi internal funding, a very high-yield neutron generator useful for medical radiotherapy (BNCT) or for medical isotope production is being developed. Neutron yields as high as 2 x 1011 n/s using the DD reaction and 2 x 1013 n/s using the DT reaction are possible. Using internal and industry funds, sealed neutron generators that use the DT fusion reaction have been developed. These high-yield generators (~1011 14 MeV n/s) have liquid-cooled target assemblies and thus much longer tube lifetimes. Under a collaborative program with industry, we are developing a neutron generator for Associated Particle Imaging (API). Associated particle imaging is a technique that allows element-specific imaging, in 2-D or 3-D, via neutron interrogation. Adelphi has developed new RF-driven and microwave-driven ion sources in a cooperative program with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Theses ion sources produce high current proton, deuteron or triton beams.
Developing a fast Neutron Imaging Detector
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Another program with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is for developing a fast neutron imaging detector for non-destructive testing. Fast neutron imaging has been successfully demonstrated. The technique allows in-depth imaging of high density materials such a uranium and tungsten. A novel nuclear resonance detector for gamma-rays produced via fast neutron inelastic scatter was developed to identify compositions of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon, as found in explosives. Together with an academic partner, we are developing Phoswich (phosphor sandwich) detectors that are capable of detecting fast neutrons, thermal neutrons and gamma rays. Simple detection of the radiation and quick spectroscopic analysis (to identify the source) are possible.
Neutron Magnetic Optics
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Adelphi is developing a series of neutron magnetic optics for materials science research. These include magnetic prisms and lenses that use unique geometries for focusing and distributing cold and thermal neutrons. Large apertures are possible, and there is no transmission loss. The company has also developed a series of material compound refractive lenses that refract and focus thermal and cold neutrons.
Get in touch to discuss your research needs!
Our multidisciplinary team is well suited to harnessing the knowledge from a variety of disciplines including physics, chemistry and mathematics, computing and electronics in order to develop robust and reliable products that meet our customers’ needs.