journal article·2025-08Open access

Gamma-insensitive measurements of high neutron fluxes using solid-state composite scintillators

Cameron G. Richards, Kristofer B. Ogren, Brenden W. Wiggins, Metodi Iliev, Andrea Favalli, Markus P. Hehlen

Optical Materials· Volume 165

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