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Abstract

A neutron flux detector comprising a source material and a solid state radiation detector is disclosed. The source material is configured to produce gamma photons greater than or equal to 6.8 MeV during neutron capture. The solid state radiation detector comprises a Schottky diode and an emitter layer comprising a Compton and photoelectron source material. The emitter layer is configured to receive the gamma photons produced by the source material. The emitter layer is spaced apart from the Schottky diode a distance such that a gap is defined between the emitter layer and the Schottky diode. The distance is selected such that only electrons produced by the emitter layer as a result of the emitter layer absorbing the gamma photons will contribute to a measured output signal of the Schottky diode.

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