Growing Boron Nitride Films for Alpha and Neutron Detectors in Radiation Settings
Description
In this project, we aim to fabricate PIN structure-like diodes for radiation detectors using Boron Nitride (BN). This fabrication is done by performing lithography and metal deposition processes on a Cubic Boron Nitride (cBN) of around 200 nm in thickness layer on top of a boron doped diamond substrate. The main goal is to create the most efficient and affordable alpha particle—and ideally neutron—detector in a radiation setting. Thus, making more accessible radiation detectors that can be more easily produced and disposed of, as well as minimizing the size of conventional detectors.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2023-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Gutierrez, Eric
- Thesis director: Nemanich, Robert
- Committee member: Zaniewski, Anna
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): Department of Physics