Patrick E. Albert
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View article: Effect of test parameters in the exposure of Ca–Mg–Al–silicate on yttria stabilized zirconia
Effect of test parameters in the exposure of Ca–Mg–Al–silicate on yttria stabilized zirconia Open
Jet engine components need protective coatings to function against both high‐temperature and environmental effects. Ingested calcium–magnesium–aluminosilicates (CMAS) dust particulates are extremely detrimental to the life of the coatings.…
View article: Inorganic scintillator surface enhancements with 2-D photonic crystals to improve light collection
Inorganic scintillator surface enhancements with 2-D photonic crystals to improve light collection Open
Inorganic scintillators are widely used in various applications of gamma spectroscopy such as nuclear nonproliferation and safeguards, medical applications, space applications, and astronomy. This is due to good energy resolution, stable p…
View article: Experimental and Simulation Investigation of Micro- and Nano-Structured Neutron Detectors
Experimental and Simulation Investigation of Micro- and Nano-Structured Neutron Detectors Open
We are investigating different micro- and nano-structure approaches to neutron detection based on inorganic scintillators. Specifically, we have been assessing various neutron converter-scintillator configurations through simulations and e…