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Patents

US 6175120: High Resolution Ionization Detectors and Array of Such Detectors

US 6479826: Coated Semiconductor Devices for Neutron Detection

US 6528797: Method and System for Determining Depth Distribution of Radiation-Emitting Materials Located in a Source Medium and Radiation Detection System for Use Therein

US 6545281: Pocked Surface Neutron Detector

US 6570165: Radiation Assisted Electron Emission Source

US 6727505:
Method and System for Determining Depth Distribution of Radiation-Emitting Materials Located in a Source Medium and Radiation Detection System for Use Therein

US 6781132: Collimated Radiation Detector Assembly, Array of Collimated Radiation Detectors and Collimated Radiation Detector Module

US 6806474: Method and System for Detecting Ionizing Radiation

US 6815687: Method and System for High-Speed, 3D Imaging of Optically-Invisible Radiation

US 6921903: Method and System for Measuring Neutron Emissions and Ionizing Radiation

US 7164138: High-Efficiency Neutron Detectors and Methods of Making the Same


US 7855372: Non-Steaming High-Efficiency Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors, Methods of Making the Same and Measuring Wand and Detector Modules Utilizing Same

US 8519350: Improved Efficiency for Gas-Filled Neutron Detectors Through Compartmentalization

US 8778715: Method of Fabricating a Neutron Detector such as a Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detector

US-9081100: Apparatus and Method for Determination of One or More Free Neutron Characteristics


Publications

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

2016

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski,  M. Sunder, J. Weeks, D.S. McGregor,  “Device Fabrication, Characterization , and Thermal Neutron Detection Response of LiZnP and LiZnAs Semiconductor Devices,” J. Crystal Growth, (2016) submitted.

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, T.R. Ochs, C.T. Smith, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, "Zero Bias Dual-Sided Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors (DSMSNDs)," Nucl. Instrum. Meth.,  (2016) submitted.

M.A. Reichenberger, R.G Fronk, J.K. Shultis, J.A. Roberts, N.S. Edwards, S.R. Stevenson, C.N. Tiner, D.S. McGregor, “Monte Carlo Simulation of Random, Porous (Foam) Structures for Neutron Detection,” Rad. Phys. Chem., (2016) submitted.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, M. Sunder, P.B. Ugorowski,  K. Nelson, D.S. McGregor,  “Bulk Crystal Growth, and High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Results of LiZnAs Semiconductor Material”, J. Crystal Growth, (2016) submitted.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski, M. Sunder, J. Weeks, and D.S. McGregor, “Static Sublimation Purification Process and Characterization of LiZnAs Semiconductor Material,” J. Crystal Growth, (2016) submitted.

M.A. Reichenberger, T. Ito, P.B. Ugorowski, B.W. Montag, S.R. Stevenson, D.M. Nichols, D.S. McGregor, "Electrodeposition of Uranium and Thorium onto Small Platinum Electrodes," Rad. Phys. Chem., (2016) in press.

M.A. Reichenberger, T.C. Unruh, P.B. Ugorowski, T. Ito, J.A. Roberts, S.R. Stevenson, D.M. Nichols, D.S. McGregor, "Micro Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFDs) for In-Core Neutron Detection," Annals of Nuc. Energy, 87 (2016) 318-323.

2015

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, T.R. Ochs, C.T. Smith, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, "Dual-Sided Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors (DSMSNDs)," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A804 (2015) 201-206.

K.A. Nelson, N. Edwards, M.R. Kusner, M.R. Mayhugh, B.W. Montag, A.J. Schmidt, C.D. Wayant, D.S. McGregor," A
Modular Large-Area Li Foil Multi-Wire Proportional Counter Neutron Detector," Rad. Phys. Chem., 116 (2015) 165-169.

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, L. Henson, D. Huddleston, T. Ochs, J.K. Shultis, T.J. Sobering, T. Taylor, "Development of Compact High Efficiency Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Rad. Phys. Chem., 116 (2015) 32-37.

C.B. Hoshor, T.M. Oakes, E.R. Myers, B.J. Rogers, J.E. Currier, S.M. Young, J.A. Crow, P.R. Scott, W.H. Miller, S.L. Bellinger, T.J. Sobering, R.G. Fronk, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, A.N. Caruso, "A Portable and Wide Energy Range Semiconductor-Based Neutron Spectrometer," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A803 (2015) 68-81.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, M. Sunder, P.B. Ugorowski,  K. Nelson, and D.S. McGregor,  "Bulk Crystal Growth, and High-Resolution X-Ray Diffraction Results of LiZnP Semiconductor Material," J. Crystal Growth, 419 (2015) 143-148.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski, M. Sunder, J. Weeks, and D.S. McGregor, "Static Sublimation Purification Process and Characterization of LiZnP Semiconductor Material," J. Crystal Growth, 419 (2015) 133-137.

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, D.E. Huddleston, T.R. Ochs, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, "High-Efficiency Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors for Direct 3He Replacement," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A779 (2015) pp. 25-32.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N. Edwards, P.B. Ugorowski, M. Sunder, J. Weeks, D.S. McGregor,  "Synthesis and Characterization of LiZnP and LiZnAs Semiconductor Material," J. Crys. Growth, 412 (2015) pp. 103-108.

2014

K.A. Nelson, N.S. Edwards, N.J. Hinson, C.D. Wayant, D.S. McGregor,  "A Suspended Boron Foil Multi-Wire Proportional Counter Neutron Detector," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A767 (2014) pp. 14-18.

K.A. Nelson, S.L. Bellinger, N.S. Edwards,  B.W. Montag, A.J. Schmidt, C.D. Wayant, D.S. McGregor,  "Thermal Neutron Response and Theoretical Comparison of LiF-Coated Aluminized Mylar," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A762 (2014) pp. 130-134.

K.A. Nelson, M.R. Kusner, B.W. Montag, M.R. Mayhugh, A.J. Schmidt, C.D. Wayant, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor,  "Characterization of a Mid-Sized Li Foil Multi-Wire Proportional Counter Neutron Detector," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A762 (2014) pp. 119-124.

2013

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, J.K. Shultis, "Present Status of Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," J. Crys. Growth, 379 (2013) pp. 99-110.

D.S. McGregor, E. Ariesanti, "Platelet Growth of Mercuric Iodide," J. Crys. Growth, 379 (2013) pp. 7-15.

T.M. Oakes, S.L. Bellinger, W.H. Miller, E.R. Myers, R.G. Fronk, B.W. Cooper, T.J. Sobering, P.R. Scott, P. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, J.K. Shultis, A.N. Caruso, "An Accurate Portable Solide State Neutron REM Meter," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A719 (2013) pp. 6-12.

2012

K.A. Nelson, J.A. Geuther, J.L. Neihart, T.A. Riedel, R.A. Rojeski, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, "A Novel Method for Detecting Neutrons Using Low Density High Porosity Aerogel and Saturated Foam," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A686 (2012) pp. 100-105.

K.A. Nelson, J.A. Geuther, J.L. Neihart, T.A. Riedel, R.A. Rojeski, P.B. Ugorowski, and D.S. McGregor, "Nuclear Reactor Pulse Tracing Using a CdZnTe Electro-Optic Radiation Detector," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A680 (2012) pp. 97-102.

D.S. McGregor, “Semiconductor Radiation Detectors,” Vol. 1, Ch. 16 in Applications of Particle Detectors in Particle Physics, Medicine, Astrophysics and Related Fields, I. Buvat and C. Grupen Eds., Springer (2012) 377 - 410.

W.L. Dunn and D.S. McGregor, “Gamma Ray Spectroscopy,” Vol. 1, Ch. 17 in Applications of Particle Detectors in Particle Physics, Medicine, Astrophysics and Related Fields, I. Buvat and C. Grupen Eds., Springer (2012) 411 - 452.

K.A. Nelson, S.L. Bellinger, B.W. Montag, J.L. Neihart, T.A. Reidel, A.J. Schmidt, D.S. McGregor, "Investigation of a Lithium Foil Multi-Wire Proportional Counter for Potential 3He Replacement," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A669 (2012) pp. 79-84.

2011

S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, W.J. McNeil, T.J. Sobering, and D.S. McGregor, "Enhanced Variant Designs and Characteristics of the Microstructured Solid-State Neutron Detector," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A652 (2011) pp. 387-391.

A. Kargar, E. Ariesanti, D.S. McGregor, "Charge Collection Efficiency Characterization of a HgI2 Frisch Collar Spectrometer with Collimated High Energy Gamma Rays," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A652 (2011) pp. 186-192.

E. Ariesanti, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, "Mercuric Iodide Crystal growth and Frisch Collar Detector Fabrication," Nuclear Technology, 175 (2011) pp. 124-130.

A. Kargar, E. Ariesanti, D.S. McGregor, "A Comparison Between Spectroscopic Performance of HgI2 and CdZnTe Frisch Collar Detectors," Nuclear Technology, 175 (2011) pp. 131-137.

D.S. McGregor, J.K. Shultis, "Reporting Detection Efficiency for Semiconductor Neutron Detectors; a Need for a Standard," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A632 (2011) pp. 167-174.

2010

E. Ariesanti, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, "Fabrication and Spectroscopy Results of Mercuric Iodide Frisch Collar Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A624
(2010) pp. 656 - 661.

K.A. Nelson, N. Edwards, M.J. Harrison, A. Kargar, W.J. McNeil, R.A. Rojeski, D.S. McGregor, "Investigation of CdZnTe and LiNbO3 as Electro-Optic Neutron Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A620 (2010) pp. 363 - 367.

A. Kargar, M.J. Harrison, A.C. Brooks, D.S. McGregor, "Characterization of  Charge Collection in a CdZnTe Frisch Collar Detector with a Highly Collimated 137Cs Source," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A620 (2010) pp. 270 - 278.

C.J. Solomon, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, "Reduced Efficiency Variation in Perforated Neutron Detectors with Sinusoidal Trecnh Design," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A618
(2010) pp. 260 - 265.

P. Ugorowski, M.J. Harrison, D.S. McGregor, "A Compton-Scattering Coincidence System for Light Yield Measurements on Aliovalently-Doped CeBr3," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A615 (2010) pp, 182 - 187.

C.M. Henderson, Q.M. Jahan, W.L. Dunn, J.K. Shultis, and D.S. McGregor, "Characterization of Prototype Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Radiation Physics and Chemistry," 79 (2010) pp. 144 - 150.

2009

C.M. Henderson, Q.M. Jahan, W.L. Dunn, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, "Characterization of Prototype Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Radiation Chemistry and Physics, 79 (2009) pp. 144-150.

S.L. Bellinger, W.J. McNeil, D.S. McGregor, "Improved Fabrication Technique for Microstructured Solid-State Neutron Detectors," Proc. MRS, vol. 1164 (2009) pp. L06-01.

M.J. Harrison, C. Linnick, B. Montag, S. Brinton, M. McCreary, F.P. Doty, D.S. McGregor, "Scintillation Performance of Aliovalently-Doped CeBr3," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci., NS-56 (2009) pp. 1661-1665.

M.J. Harrison, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, "Improved Techniques for the Fabrication of Frisch Collar CdZnTe Gamma Ray Spectrometers," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci., NS-56 (2009) pp. 1671-1676.

M.Meier, M.J. Harrison, S. Spalsbury, D.S. McGregor, "Laser Induced Thermomigration of Te Precipitates in CdZnTe Crystals," J. Crystal Growth, 311 (2009) pp. 4247-4250.

D.S. McGregor, W.J. McNeil, S.L. Bellinger, T.C. Unruh, J.K. Shultis, "Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A608 (2009) pp. 125-131.

D.S. McGregor, S. Bellinger, D. Bruno, W.L. Dunn, W.J. McNeil, E. Patterson, B.B. Rice, J.K. Shultis, T. Unruh, "Perforated Diode Neutron Detector Modules Fabricated from High-Purity Silicon," Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 78 (2009) pp. 874-881.

J.K. Shultis and D.S. McGregor, "Design and Performance Considerations for Perforated Semiconductor Thermal-Neutron Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A606 (2009) pp. 608-636.

A. Kargar, A.C. Brooks, M.J. Harrison, K.T. Kohman, R.B. Lowell, R.C. Keyes, H. Chen, B. Bindley, and D.S. McGregor, "The Effect of the Dielectric Layer Thickness on Spectral Perfromance of CdZnTe Gamma Ray Spectrometers," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci., NS-56 (2009) pp. 824-831.

S.L. Bellinger, W.J. McNeil, T.C. Unruh, and D.S. McGregor, "Characteristics of 3D Micro-Structured Semiconductor High Efficiency Neutron Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci., NS-56 (2009) pp. 742-746.

T.C. Unruh, S.L. Bellinger, D.E. Huddleston, W.J. McNeil, E. Patterson, T. Sobering, R.D. Taylor, D.S. McGregor, "Design and Operation of a 2D Thin Film Semiconductor Neutron Detector Array for Use as a Beamport Monitor," Nucl. Instrum. Meth., A604 (2009) pp. 150-153.

W.J. McNeil, S.L. Bellinger, T.C. Unruh, C.M. Henderson, P. Ugorowski, B. Morris-Lee, R.D. Taylor, D.S. McGregor, "1-D Array of Perforated Diode Neutron Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A604 (2009) pp. 127-129.

2008

Y. Cui, A. Bolotnikov, G. Carmarda, A. Hossain, R.B. James, G. DeGeronimo, J. Fried, P. O'Connor, A. Kargar, M.J. Harrison, and D.S. McGregor, "Hand-Held Gamma-Ray Spectrometer Based on High-Efficiency Frisch-Ring CdZnTe Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci., NS-55 (2008) pp. 2765-2769.

D.S. McGregor, T.C. Unruh, and W.J. McNeil, "Thermal Neutron Detection with Pyrolytic Boron Nitride," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A591 (2008) pp. 530-533.

M.J. Harrison, F.P. Doty, D.S. McGregor, "The Fano Factor and Non-Uniformities Affecting Charge Transport in Semiconductors," Phys. Rev. B, 77 (2008) pp. 195207-195212.

2007

Q. Jahan, E. Patterson, B. Rice, W.L. Dunn and D.S. McGregor, "Neutron Dosimeters Employing High-efficiency Perforated Semiconductor Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., B263 (2007) pp. 183-185.

K.C. Mandal, S.H. Kang, M. Choi, A.Kargar, M.J. Harrison, D.S. McGregor, A.E. Bolotnikov, G.A. Carini, G.C. Camarda, R.B. James, "Characterization of Low Defect Cd0.9Zn0.1Te and CdTe Crystals for High Performance Frisch Collar Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci, NS-54 (2007) pp. 802-806.

C.J. Solomon, J.K. Shultis, W.J. McNeil, T.C. Unruh, B.B. Rice, and D.S. McGregor, "A Hybrid Method for Coupled Neutron-Ion Transport Calculations for 10B and 6LiF Coated and Perforated Detector Efficiencies," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A580 (2007) pp. 326-330.

Y. Cui, A. E. Bolotnikov, G. S. Camarda, G. De Geronimo, P. O'Connor, R. B. James, A. Kargar, M. J. Harrison, and D. S. McGregor, "Readout System for Arrays of Frisch-ring CdZnTe Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, NS-54 (2007) pp. 849-853.

A.S.M. Sabbir Ahmed, J.K. Shultis and D.S. McGregor, "Response Functions for Calculating Density Profiles in Fuel Rods Using In-Core Neutron Detectors," Prog. In Nucl. Energy, 49 (2007) pp. 385-396.

2006

M.J. Harrison, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, "Charge Collection Characteristics of Frisch Collar CdZnTe Gamma Ray Spectrometers," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A579 (2006) pp. 134-137.

M.F. Ohmes, D. S. McGregor, J. K. Shultis, A.S.M.S. Ahmed, R. Ortiz, R.W. Olsen, "Recent Results and Fabrication of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFD)," Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6319 (2006) pp. 1P1-1P9.

J.K. Shultis and D.S. McGregor, "Efficiencies of Coated and Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, NS-53 (2006) pp. 1659-1665.

A. Kargar, A.M. Jones, W.J. McNeil, M.J. Harrison, and D.S. McGregor, "Angular Response of a W-Collimated Room-Temperature-Operated CdZnTe Frisch Collar Spectrometer," Nuclear Instrum. and Meth., A562 (2006) pp. 262-271.

A.E. Bolotnikov, G.S. Camarda, G.A. Carini, M. Fiederle, D.S. McGregor, W. McNeil, G.W. Wright, and R. B. James, "Performance Characteristics of Frisch-Grid CdZnTe Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, NS-53 (2006) pp. 607-614.

M. J. Harrison, A.P. Graebner, W.J. McNeil, and D.S. McGregor, "Carbon-Coating of Fused Silica Ampoules," Journal of Crystal Growth, 290 (2006) pp. 597-601.

A. Kargar, A.M. Jones, W.J. McNeil, M.J. Harrison and D.S. McGregor, "CdZnTe Frisch Ring Detectors for Gamma Ray Spectroscopy," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A558 (2006) pp. 497-503.

2005

D.S. McGregor, M.F. Ohmes, R.E. Ortiz, A.S.M.S. Ahmed, and J.K. Shultis, "Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFD) for In-Core Neutron Flux Monitoring", Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A554 (2005) pp. 494-499.

D.S. McGregor and J.K. Shultis, "Response to Comment by Hallbeck et al.," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A536 (2005) pp. 232-234.

2004

A.E. Bolotnikov, G. S. Camarda, G. A. Carini, G. W. Wright, R. B. James, D. S. McGregor, and W. McNeil, "New Results from Performance Studies of Frisch-Grid CdZnTe Detectors," Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5540 (2004) pp. 33-45.

W. J. McNeil, D. S. McGregor, A. E. Bolotnikov, G. W. Wright, R.B. James, "Single Charge Carrier Type Sensing with an Insulated Frisch Ring CdZnTe Semiconductor Radiation Detector," Appl. Phys. Lett., 84 (2004) pp. 1988-1990.

D. S. McGregor and J. K. Shultis, "Spectral Identification of Thin-Film-Coated and Solid-Form Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A517 (2004) pp. 180-188.

2003

M.F. Ohmes, D. S. McGregor, J. K. Shultis, P. M. Whaley, A.S.M. Sabbir Ahmed, C. C. Bolinger, T. C. Pinsent, "Development of Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFD) for Near-Core and In-Core Neutron Flux Monitoring," Proc. SPIE, Vol. 5198 (2003) 234-242.

P.M. De Lurgio, R.T. Klann, C.L. Fink, D.S. McGregor, P. Thiyagarajan, I. Naday, "A Neutron Detector to Monitor the Intensity of Transmitted Neutrons for Small-Angle Neutron Scattering Instruments," Nucl.Instrum. and Meth., A505 (2003) pp. 46-49.

D.S. McGregor, M.D. Hammig, H.K. Gersch, Y-H. Yang, and R.T. Klann, "Design Considerations for Thin Film Coated Semiconductor Thermal Neutron Detectors, Part I: Basics Regarding Alpha Particle Emitting Neutron Reactive Films," Nucl. Instrum. and Meth., A500 (2003) pp. 272 - 308.

2002

D. S. McGregor, R. T. Klann, J. D. Sanders, J.T. Lindsay, K.J. Linden, H.K. Gersch, P.M. De Lurgio, C.L. Fink, and Elsa Ariesanti, "Recent Results From Thin-Film-Coated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors," Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 4784 (2002) pp. 164-182.

D.S. McGregor, R.T. Klann, H.K. Gersch, E. Ariesanti, J.D. Sanders, and B. VanDerElzen, "New Surface Morphology for Low Stress Thin-Film-Coated Thermal Neutron Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, 49 (2002) pg. 1999-2004.

H.K. Gersch, D.S. McGregor, and P.A. Simpson, "A Study of the Effect of Incremental Gamma-Ray Doses and Incremental Neutron Fluences Upon the Performance of Self-Biased 10B-Coated High-Purity Epitaxial GaAs Thermal Neutron Detectors," Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A489 (2002) pp. 85-98.

2001

D.S. McGregor, H.K. Gersch, J.D. Sanders, R.T. Klann, and J.T. Lindsay, "Thin-Film-Coated Detectors for Neutron Detection," Journal of the Korean Association for Radiation Protection, 26 (2001) pp. 167-175.

K.L. Jensen, Y.Y. Lau and D. S. McGregor, "Photon Assisted Field Emission from a Si Emitter," Solid-State Electronics, 45 (2001) pp. 831-840.

D.S. McGregor, R.T. Klann, H.K. Gersch, and Y–H. Yang, “Thin-Film-Coated Bulk GaAs Detectors for Thermal and Fast Neutron Measurements,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A466 (2001) pp. 126-141.

D.S. McGregor, "Rethinking Nuclear Power," The New American, Vol. 17, No. 9 (2001) pp. 10-19.

D.S. McGregor, J.R. Nishanth, and D.K. Wehe, "Low Energy Gamma-Ray Characterization of a Trapezoid-Shaped Geometrically-Weighted Frisch Grid CdZnTe Gamma-Ray Spectrometer," Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A457 (2001) pp. 230-244.

2000

D.S. McGregor, J.R. Nishanth, and D.K. Wehe, "Design Considerations for Trapezoidal-Shaped Frisch Grid Semiconductor Radiation Detectors," Proc. of SPIE, Vol. 4141 (2000) pp. 281-290.

K.L. Jensen, Y.Y. Lau and D. S. McGregor, "Analysis of a Photon Assisted Field Emission Device" Applied Physics Letters, 77 (2000) pp.585-587.

D.S. McGregor, S.M. Vernon, H.K. Gersch, S.M. Markham, S.J. Wojtczuk and D.K. Wehe, "Self-Biased Boron-10 Coated High Purity Epitaxial GaAs Thermal Neutron Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, 47 (2000) pp. 1364-1370.

1999

D.S. McGregor and R.A. Rojeski, "Performance of Geometrically Weighted Semiconductor Frisch Grid Radiation Spectrometers," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, 46 (1999) pp. 250-259.

D.S. McGregor, R.A. Rojeski, Z. He, D.K. Wehe, M. Driver and M. Blakeley, "Geometrically Weighted Semiconductor Frisch Grid Radiation Spectrometers," Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A422 (1999) pp. 164-168.

1998

D.S McGregor, Z. He, H.A. Seifert, R.A. Rojeski and D.K. Wehe, "CdZnTe Semiconductor Parallel Strip Frisch Grid Radiation Detectors," IEEE Trans. Nuclear Science, 45 (1998) pp. 443-449.

D.S McGregor, Z. He, H.A. Seifert, D.K. Wehe, and R.A. Rojeski, "Single Charge Carrier Type Sensing with a Parallel Strip Pseudo-Frisch-Grid CdZnTe Semiconductor Radiation Detector," Applied Physics Letters, 72 (1998) pp. 792-794.

1997

D.S. McGregor and H. Hermon, "Room Temperature Compound Semiconductor Radiation Detectors," Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A395 (1997) pp.101-124.

1996

J.T. Lindsay, C.C. Brannon, D.S. McGregor, and R.W. Olsen, "A Solid State, Position Sensitive GaAs Device as a Neutron Camera," Fifth World Conference on Neutron Radiography, Berlin, Germany, June 17 – 20 (1996) pp. 240-248.

D.S. McGregor, J.T. Lindsay and R.W. Olsen, "Thermal Neutron Detection with CdZnTe Detectors," Nuclear Instruments and Methods, A381 (1996) pp. 498-501.


CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS


2015

M.A. Reichenberger, T.D.F. Georger, R.G. Fronk, P.B. Ugorowski, J.A. Geuther, J. A. Roberts, T. Ito, H.B. Vo-Le, S.R. Stevenson, D.M. Nichols, D.S. McGregor, "Advances in the Development and testing of Micro-Pocket Fission Detecors (MPFDs)," IAEA International Conf. Research Reactors: Safe Management and Effective Utilization, Vienna Austria, Nov. 16, 2015.

N.S. Edwards, K.A. Nelson, C.N. Tiner, N.J. Hinson, P.B. Ugorowski, R.G. Fronk, M.A. Reichenberger, D.S. McGregor, "Charge Propagation Through- and Neutron Sensitivity of- Reticulated Vitreous Carbon Foam," Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., San Diego, CA Nov. 2-6, 2015.

N.S. Edwards, K.A. Nelson, N.J. Hinson, R.G. Fronk, D.S. McGregor, "Current Status of Aerogel as a Neutron Converting Material," Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., San Diego, CA Nov. 2-6, 2015.

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, D.E. Huddleston, T.R. Ochs, M.A. Reichenberger, C.J. Rietcheck, C.T. Smith, T.J. Sobering, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, "Advancements in Microstructured Neutron Detector (MSND)-Based Instruments,"
Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., San Diego, CA Nov. 2-6, 2015.

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, D.E. Huddleston, T.R. Ochs,  C.J. Rietcheck, C.T. Smith, J.K. Shultis,
T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, "Advancements in Dual-Sided Microstructured Neutron Detector (DSMSNDs)," Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., San Diego, CA Nov. 2-6, 2015.

2014

S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, L.C. Henson, T.R. Ochs, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, “Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detector (MSND)-based Helium-3 Replacement Technology,” Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

B.W. Montag, M.A. Reichenberger, N.S. Edwards, M. Sunder, P.B. Ugorowski, J. Weeks, D.S. McGregor, “Purification and Crystallinity Results of LiZnP and LiZnAs Semiconductor Materials,” Conf. Proc.  IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

N.S. Edwards, D.S. McGregor, “Charge Collection Efficiency Mapping of a Frisch Collar BiI3 Device,” Conf. Proceedings IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

K. A. Nelson, N.J. Hinson, M.R. Kusner, M.R. Mayhugh, B.W. Montag, A.J. Schmidt, D.S. McGregor, “Results and Potential Applications of Handheld, Mid-Sized, and Large Area Low Cost Li Foil MPWC Neutron Detectors,” Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

T.R. Ochs, R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, C.J. Rietcheck, T.J. Sobering, R.D. Taylor, D.S. McGregor, “Fabrication of Present Generation Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

R.G. Fronk, S.L. Bellinger, L.C. Henson, T.R. Ochs, D.E. Huddleston, T.J. Sobering, R. Taylor, C.J. Rietcheck, D.S. McGregor, “Development of the Dual-Sided Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detector,” Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

M.A. Reichenberger, R.G. Fronk, J.K. Shultis, S.R. Stevenson, N.S. Edwards, K.A. Nelson, D.S. McGregor, “Monte Carlo Simulation of Energy Deposition by Neutron Reaction Products in Lithiated Foam Using Dynamic Path Generation,” Conf. Proc. IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

M.A. Reichenberger, J.A. Roberts, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, “First-Order Numerical Optimization of Fission-Chamber Coatings Using Natural Uranium and Thorium,” Conf. Proceedings IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seattle, Washington, Nov. 8-15, 2014.

2013

S.L. Bellinger, B.W. Cooper, R.G. Fronk, T. Ochs, L. Henson, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, “Characterization of Microsctructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” Conf. Proceedings IEEE Nucl. Sci. Symp., Seoul, Korea, Oct. 27 – Nov. 2, 2013.

2012

K.A. Nelson, S.R. Bolding, A.J. Schmidt, J.K. Shultis, C.D. Wayant, D.S. McGregor, “A Simulation of a Layered 6Li Foil Multi-Wire Proportional Counter,” IEEE Conf. Proceedings NSS/MIC, N1-94, pp. 207-210, 2012.

S.L. Bellinger, B.W. Cooper, N.R. Crawford, R.G. Fronk, T.J. Sobering, R.D. Taylor, D.S. McGregor, “Very Large Area Multi-Element Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detector Panel Array,” IEEE Conf. Proceedings NSS/MIC, N1-94, pp. 215-218, 2012.

K.A. Nelson, B.W. Montag, A.J. Schmidt, C.D. Wayant, D.S. McGregor, “A layered 6Li multi-wire proportional counter,” IEEE Conf. Proceedings NSS/MIC, N5-3, pp. 597-599, 2012.

B.W Cooper, S.L. Bellinger, S.R. Bolding, A. Caruso, R.G. Fronk, W.H. Miller, T.M. Oakes, J.K. Shultis, T.J. Sobering, R. Taylor, D. Huddleston, D.S. McGregor, “Portable Neutron Energy Spectrometer Utilizing Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Conf. Proceedings NSS/MIC, N5-3, pp. 4262 - 4265, 2012.

2011

B.W. Montag, K.A. Nelson, M.A. Reichenberger, K.R. Arpin, H.E. McDonald, S.R. Browning, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, “Growth and Preparation of LiZnP and LiZnAs for Solid-State Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, D.S. McGregor, and T.J. Sobering, “Arrayed High Efficiency Dual -Integrated Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

E. Ariesanti, D.S. McGregor, Prismatic Platelet Growth of HgI2 with Organic Additives,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

P.B. Ugorowski, A.C. Brooks, R.D. Taylor, T.J. Sobering, D.S. Mcgregor, “Preliminary Results of KSU Frisch-Collar CZT Array,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

B.W. Cooper, S.L. Bellinger, A. Caruso, R.G. Fronk, W.H. Miller, T.M. Oakes, J.K. Shultis, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, “Neutron Energy Spectrum with Microstructured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011, pp. 4783-4786.

K.A. Nelson, S.L. Bellinger, B.W. Montag, J.L. Neihart, T.A. Riedel, A.J. Schmidt, D.S. McGregor, Member, IEEE “Investigation of Aerogel, Saturated Foam, and Foil for Thermal Neutron Detection,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

K.A. Nelson, K.R. Arpin, J.A. Geuther, J.L. Neihart, T.A. Riedel, R.A. Rojeski, P.B. Ugorowski, D.S. McGregor, “Inverted Pockels Cell Electro-Optic Response to Nuclear Reactor Pulsing,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Valencia, Spain, Oct. 23-29, 2011.

2010

S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, W.J. McNeil, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, “High Efficiency Dual-Integrated Stacked Microstructured Solid-State Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Knoxville, TN, Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 2010.

E. Ariesanti, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, “Vapor Growth of Tetragonal Prismatic Mercuric Iodide Crystals,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Knoxville, TN, Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 2010.

P. Ugorowski, A. Ariesanti, D.S. McGregor, A. Kargar, “Compact, Inexpensive, High-Energy-Resolution, Room-Temperature-Operated, Semiconductor Gamma-Ray Detectors for Isotope Identification,” IEEE Conference on Homeland Security, Boston, MA, Nov. 8 -Nov. 10, 2010, pp. 385 - 390.

M.J. Harrison, P.B. Ugorowski, C. Linnick, S. Brinton, D.S. McGregor, F.P. Doty, S. Kilpatrick, K. Findley, D.F. Bahr, “Aliovalent Doping of CeBr3,” Proc. SPIE, 7806 (2010) 78060M.

S.L. Bellinger, R.G. Fronk, W.J. McNeil, J.K. Shultis, T.J. Sobering, D.S. McGregor, “Characteristics of the Stacked Microstructured Solid-State Neutron Detector,” Proc. SPIE, 7805 (2010) 7805-0N.

2009

S.L. Bellinger, W.J. McNeil, D.S. McGregor, “Variant Designs and Characteristics of Improved Microstructured Solid-State Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2009, pp. 986-989.

W.J. McNeil, S.L. Bellinger, T.C. Unruh, C.M. Henderson, P.B. Ugorowski, W.L. Dunn, R.D. Taylor, B.J. Blalock, C.L. Britton, D.S. McGregor, “1024-Channel Solid State 1-D Pixel Array for Small Angle Neutron Scattering,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2009, pp. 2008-2011.

A. Kargar, A.C. Brooks, M.J. Harrison, H. Chen, S. Awadalla, G. Bindley, D.S. McGregor, “Effect of Crystal Length on Frisch Collar Device Performance,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2009, pp. 2017-2022.

P.B. Ugorowski, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, “Pulse Height Linearity of CdZnTe,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2009. pp. 2023-2031.

A.G. Antonacci, J.L. Britton, S.C. Bunch, M.N. Ericson, B.J. Blalock, R. Chun, R. Greenwell, D.S. McGregor, L. Crow, L. Clonts, T. Sobering, R. Taylor, W. McNeil, S. Bellinger, C.L. Britton, “PATARA II: A 64-Channel Solid-State Neutron Detector Readout System with Integrated Analog and Digital Processing for the SNS,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Orlando, Florida, Oct. 25-Oct. 31, 2009, pp. 68-74.

A. Kargar, A.C. Brooks, M.J. Harrison, H. Chen, S. Awadalla, G. Bindley, B. Redden, and D.S. McGregor, “Uniformity and Charge Collection Efficiency in Frisch Collar Spectrometers with THM Grown CdZnTe Crystals,” Proc. SPIE 7449 (2009) 08:1-08:13.

2008

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, W.J. McNeil, T.C. Unruh, “Micro-Structured High-Efficiency Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2008.

M. J. Harrison, C. Linnick, B. Montag, S. Brinton, M. McCreary, F. P. Doty and D. S. McGregor, “Radioluminescence and Scintillation Results of Horizontal Gradient Freeze Grown Aliovalently-Doped CeBr3,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2008.

P. Ugorowski, S Bellinger, L. Crow, C. Henderson, W.L. Dunn, W.J. McNeil, R.D. Taylor and D. S. McGregor, “Characterization of the High-Efficiency Neutron Detector Array (HENDA),” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2008.

P. Ugorowski, M. J. Harrison, C. Linnick, S. Brinton and D. S. McGregor, “A Compton-Scattering Coincidence System for Light Yield Measurements on Aliovalently-Doped CeBr3,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Dresden, Germany, Oct. 19-Oct. 25, 2008.

A. Kargar, A.C. Brooks, K.T. Kohman, R.B. Lowell, R.C. Keyes, H. Chen, S. Awadalla, G. Bindley and D.S. McGregor, “The Final Surface Treatment Effect on Performance of CdZnTe Frisch Collar Gamma Ray Detectors,” Proc. SPIE, 7079 (2008) pp. B1-B12.

E. Ariesanti, C. Frampton, S. Appelhans, M. Rudolph, D.S. McGregor, “A Systematic Study of Mercuric Iodide Platelet Growth in Horizontal Furnaces,” Proc. SPIE, 7079 (2008) pp. L1-L8.

J.K. Shultis and D.S. McGregor, “Designs for Micro-Structured Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” Proc. SPIE, Vol. 7079 (2008) pp. 06:1-06:15.

2007

W.J. McNeil, S.L. Bellinger, B.J. Blalock, C.L. Britton Jr., J.L. Britton, S.C. Bunch, W.L. Dunn, C.M. Henderson, T.J. Sobering, R.D. Taylor, T.C. Unruh, D.S. McGregor, “Preliminary Tests of a High Efficiency 1-D Silicon Pixel Array for Small Angle Neutron Scattering,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

M. F. Ohmes, J. K. Shultis, D. S. McGregor, “3D Real-Time in-Core Neutron Flux Mapping with Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFD),” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

M.J. Harrison, A. Kargar, D.S. McGregor, “Improved Fabrication of Frisch Collar CdZnTe Gamma Ray Spectrometers,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

S.L. Bellinger, W.J. McNeil, T.C. Unruh, D.S. McGregor, “Angular Response of Perforated Silicon Diode High Efficiency Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, D. Bruno, S. Cowley, W.L. Dunn, M. Elazegui, W.J. McNeil, H. Oyenan, E. Patterson, J.K. Shultis, G. Singh, C.J. Solomon, A. Kargar, T. Unruh, “Wireless Neutron and Gamma Ray Detector Modules for Dosimetry and Remote Monitoring,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

C.J. Solomon, J.K. Shultis, D.S. McGregor, “Angular Efficiency Design Considerations for Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

Y. Cui, A. Bolotnikov, G. Camarda, A. Hossain, R.B. James, G. De Geronimo, J. Fried, P. O'Connor, A. Kargar, M. J. Harrison, D. S. McGregor, “Hand-Held Gamma-Ray Spectrometer Based on High-Efficiency Frisch-Ring CdZnTe Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Waikiki, Hawaii, Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2007.

F.P. Doty, D. McGregor, M. Harrison, K. Findley, R. Polichar, “Structure and Properties of Lanthanide Halides,” Proc. SPIE, 6707 (2007) pp. 051-0511.

A.M. Hageman, M.J. Harrison, N. Fritz , T.N. Krehbiel, R. White, J. Patenaude, D.S. McGregor, “Purification of Tellurium to 6N Using a Multistage Vacuum Distillation Method,” Proc. SPIE, 6707 (2007)  pp. 0Z1-0Z7.

A. Kargar, R.B. Lowell, M.J. Harrison and D.S. McGregor, “The Crystal Geometry and the Aspect Ratio Effects on Spectral Performance of CdZnTe Frisch Collar Devices,” Proc. SPIE, 6706 (2007) pp. 1J1-1J17.

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, D. Bruno, W.J. McNeil, E. Patterson, J.K. Shultis, C.J. Solomon, T. Unruh, “Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors for Battery Operated Portable Modules,” Proc. SPIE, 6706 (2007) pp. 0N1-0N12.

D.S. McGregor, S.L. Bellinger, D. Bruno, S. Cowley, M. Elazegui, W.J. McNeil, E. Patterson, B.B. Rice, C.J. Solomon, J.K. Shultis, and T. Unruh, “Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detector Modules for Detection of Spontaneous Fission Neutrons,” IEEE Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security, Woburn, MA, May 16-17, 2007.

D.S. McGregor S. Bellinger, D. Bruno, W.J. McNeil, E. Patterson, B.B. Rice, “Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detector Modules,” Proc. of 32nd Annual GOMACTech Conf., Lake Buena Vista, FL, March 19-22, 2007.

2006

D.S McGregor,  A. Kargar, W.J. McNeil, M.F. Ohmes, B. Rice, J.K. Shultis, T. Unruh, “Detector Development in the Kansas State University SMART Laboratory,” ANS Topical Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, Nov. 12-16, 2006.

W.J. McNeil, S. Bellinger, T. Unruh, E. Patterson, A. Egley, D. Bruno, M. Elazegui, A. Streit, D.S. McGregor, “Development of Perforated Si Diodes for Neutron Detection,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2006.

M. F. Ohmes, A. S. M. S. Ahmed, R. E. Ortiz, J. K. Shultis, D. S. McGregor, “Micro-Pocket Fission Detector (MPFD) Performance Characteristics,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29 - Nov. 3, 2006.

Y. Cui, A. E. Bolotnikov, G. S. Camarda, G. De Geronimo, P. O’Connor, R. B. James, A. Kargar, M. J. Harrison, and D. S. McGregor, “Readout System for Arrays of Frisch-ring CdZnTe Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2006.

J.L. Britton, S.C. Bunch, B.J. Blalock, C.L. Britton, D.S. McGregor, L. Crow, “PATARA: Solid-State Neutron Detector Readout Electronics with Current-Mode Pole-Zero and Shaping and Gated Baseline Restorer for the SNS,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, CA, Oct. 29-Nov. 3, 2006.

D.S. McGregor, et al., “Perforated Semiconductor Diodes for High Efficiency Solid State Neutron Detectors,” presentation recorded in the conference record of the Workshop on Use of Monte Carlo Techniques for Design and Analysis of Radiation Detectors, Coimbra, Portugal, September 15-17, 2006.

S. Bunch, J.L. Britton, B. J. Blalock, C. L. Britton, D.S. McGregor, R. Taylor, T. Sobering, D. Huddleston, W. McNeil, T. Unruh, B.B. Rice, S. Bellinger, B. Cooper, L. Crow, "HENDA and Patara: A Solid State Neutron Detector and a Prototype Readout Chip for the SNS", VIth International Meeting on Front End Electronics for High Energy, Nuclear, Medical and Space Applications, 17-20 May 2006, Perugia, Italy.

W.L. Dunn, Q.M. Jahan, D.S. McGregor, W. McNeil, E.L. Patterson, B. Rice, J.K. Shultis, C.J. Solomon, Design and Performance of a Portable Neutron Dosimeter, Proc. 2nd Workshop on European Collaboration for Higher Education in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Protection, 12-15 March, 2006, Valencia, Spain, pp.85-92.

2005

J.E. Rauch, M. Gersten-Rauch, A. Burger, D.S. McGregor, A.W. Hunt, R. Spaulding, D. King, D. Beutler, J. Riordan, B. Failor, J. Levine, P. Coleman, R. Sobolewski, A. Verevkin, F. Young, C. Delacruz, and K.Campbell, GaAs – A Versatile Photoconductive Material for the Measurement of X-Rays in Pulse Power Applications,” 15th IEEE International Pulsed Power Conference, Monterey, California, June 13 - 17, 2005.

2004

J.K. Shultis and D.S. McGregor, “Efficiencies of Coated and Perforated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” Conf. Rec. IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Rome, Italy, Oct. 18-22, 2004.

A.E. Bolotnikov, G.S. Camarda, G.A. Carini, M. Fiederle, D.S. McGregor, W. McNeil, G.W. Wright, and R. B. James, “Performance Characteristics of Frisch-Grid CdZnTe Detectors,” IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Rome, Italy, Oct. 18-22, 2004.

D.S. McGregor, J. K. Shultis, M. F. Ohmes, A.S.M. Sabbir Ahmed, R. Ortiz , and K. Hoffert, “Micro-Pocket Fission Detectors (MPFD) for Near-Core and In-Core Neutron Flux Monitoring,” ANS 4th International Topical Meeting NPIC & HMIT, Columbus, Ohio, September 19-22, 2004.

2002

R.T. Klann, C.L. Fink, D.S. McGregor, and H.K. Gersch, “Development of Coated Gallium-Arsenide for Neutron Detection Applications,” Conference Record of the 12th Biennial RPSD Topical Meeting, Sante Fe, New Mexico, April 14-18, 2002.

D.S. McGregor and R.L. Metzger, “A Geometrically Weighted Frisch-Grid Semiconductor Radiation Detector for Gamma Ray Spectroscopy,” Conference Record of the 12th Biennial RPSD Topical Meeting, Sante Fe, New Mexico, April 14-18, 2002.

2001

D.S. McGregor, H.K. Gersch, J.D. Sanders, and R.T. Klann,  “Designs for Thin-Film-Coated Semiconductor Neutron Detectors,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, California, Nov. 4-9, 2001.

D.S. McGregor, R.T. Klann, H.K. Gersch, E. Ariesanti, J.D. Sanders, and B. VanDerElzen, “New Surface Morphology for Low Stress Thin-Film-Coated Thermal Neutron Detectors,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, California, Nov. 4-9, 2001.

J.D. Sanders, J.T. Lindsay, and D.S. McGregor, “Development of a GaAs-Based Neutron Tomography System for the Assay of Nuclear Fuel,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, San Diego, California, Nov. 4-9, 2001.

D.S. McGregor, H.K. Gersch, J.D. Sanders, R.T. Klann, and J.T. Lindsay, “Thin-Film-Coated Detectors for Neutron Detection,” Conference Record of the First iTRS International Symposium On Radiation Safety and Detection Technology, Seoul, Korea, July 18-19, 2001.

2000

R.T. Klann, C. L. Fink, D. S. McGregor, and H. K. Gersch, “Development of Semi-Conductor Detectors for Fast Neutron Radiography,” Conference Record of the 15th Int. Conf. on Applications of Accelerators in Research and Industry, November, 2000.

H.K. Gersch, D.S. McGregor, and P.A. Simpson, “A Study of the Effect of Incremental Gamma-Ray Doses and Incremental Neutron Fluences Upon the Performance of Self-Biased 10B-Coated High-Purity Epitaxial GaAs Thermal Neutron Detectors,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Lyon, France, Oct. 15-20, 2000.

D.S. McGregor, J.T. Lindsay, Y-H. Yang, and J.C. Lee, “Bulk GaAs-Based Neutron Detectors for Spent Fuel Analysis,” Conference Record of ICONE-8, 8th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, April 2-6, 2000, Baltimore, MD USA.

R.T. Klann and D.S. McGregor, “Development of Coated GaAs Neutron Detectors,” Conference Record of ICONE-8, 8th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, April 2-6, 2000, Baltimore, MD USA.

1999

D.S. McGregor, S.M. Vernon, H.K. Gersch and D.K. Wehe, “Self-Biased Boron-10 Coated High Purity Epitaxial GaAs Thermal Neutron Detectors,” Conference Record of IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Seattle, Washington, Oct. 25-29, 1999.

1998

D.S. McGregor and R.A. Rojeski, “Performance of Geometrically Weighted Semiconductor Frisch Grid Radiation Spectrometers,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 8-14, 1998.

1997

D.S McGregor, Z. He, H.A. Seifert, R.A. Rojeski and D.K. Wehe,  “CdZnTe Semiconductor Parallel Frisch Grid Radiation Detectors,” Conference Record of the IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nov. 9-15, 1997.

1996

J.T. Lindsay, C.C. Brannon, D.S. McGregor, and R.W. Olsen, “A Solid State, Position Sensitive GaAs Device as a Neutron Camera,” Fifth World Conference on Neutron Radiography, Berlin, Germany, June 17 – 20, 1996, pp. 240-248.






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