Peer-reviewed journal publications
Brenden Wiggins, Michael Groza, Eugene Tupitsyn, ric Lukosi, Keivan Stassun, Arnold Burger, Ashley Stowe, Scintillation properties of semiconducting 6LiInSe2 crystal to ionizing radiation, Accepted in Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Available online August 24, 2015; doi: 10.1016/j.nima.2015.08.035
Yuntao Wu, Eric D. Lukosi, Mariya Zhuravleva, Adam C. Lindsey, and Charles L. Melcher, A novel LiCl-BaCl2:Eu2+ eutectic scintillator for thermal neutron detection, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A 797 (2015) 319-323; doi: 10.1016/j.nima.2015.06.064
Y. Song, J. Conner, X. Zhang, J.P. Hayward, “Monte Carlo simulation of a very high resolution thermal neutron detector composed of glass scintillation microfibers,” accepted for publication in Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 2016. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.12.035.
A. Iyengar, M. Beach, R.J. Newby, L. Fabris, L.H. Heilbronn, J.P. Hayward, “Systematic Measurement of Fast Neutron Background Fluctuations in an Urban Area Using a Mobile Detection System,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j. nima.2014.10.045
B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, M.A. Laubach, J.P. Hayward, “Sensing of Cf-252 Fission Gamma Rays Using Same-Size Glass Detectors,” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Nov. 2015. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10967-015-4584-5.
X. Zhang, B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, M.A. Laubach, J.P. Hayward, “Observation of Material, Thickness, and Bremsstrahlung X-ray Intensity Dependent Effects in Moderate and High Z Targets in a Gamma and X-Ray LIDAR Experiment,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.12.076
K.P. Ziock, C.B. Boehnen, J.M. Ernst, L. Fabris, J. Hayward, T.P. Karnowski, V.C. Paquita, D.R. Patlolla, D.G. Trombino, “Motion Correction for Passive Radiation Imaging of Small Vessels in Ship-to-Ship Inspections,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 805, January 2015, p. 116-126. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2015.08.040.
J. Littell. E. Lukosi, J.P. Hayward, R. Milburn, A. Rowan, “Coded Moderator Approach for Fast Neutron Source Detection and Localization at Standoff,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.11.118
M.A. Laubach, J.P. Hayward, X. Zhang, J.W. Cates, “Timing and Position Response of a Block Detector for Fast Neutron Time-of-Flight Imaging,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 763, November 2014, p. 495-501. Available:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.06.052
B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, X. Zhang, J.P. Hayward, Z.W. Bell, M.A. Laubach “Investigation of active background from photofission in depleted uranium using Cherenkov detectors and gamma ray time-of-flight analysis,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 61, No. 4, August 2014, p. 2402-2409, Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2014.2332273.
Jennifer Littell, Eric Lukosi, Jason Hayward, Robert Milburn, Coded Mask Approaches to Thermal Neutron Source Detection and 1D Localization at Standoff, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A 784 (2015) 364-369, doi: 10.1016/j.nima.2014.11.118
Eric Lukosi, Mark Prelas, Diamond sensor arrays for neutron detection: Preamplifier signal dependence on sensor array configuration, Radiation Measurements 73 (2015) 18-25; doi: 10.1016/j.radmeas.2014.12.007
Mark. A. Prelas, Charles J. Weaver, Matthew Watermann, Eric Lukosi, Robert Schott, and Denis Wisniewski, A Review of Nuclear Batteries, Progress in Nuclear Energy 75 (2014) 117-148; doi: doi:10.1016/j.pnucene.2014.04.007
Thomas B. Rezentes Jr, Mark A. Prelas, Eric Lukosi, Matthew L. Watermann, Jack Crawford, and Richard H. Olsher, Computer Based Investigative Techniques-A Comparison of Dose Using the MCNP code for OSL Dosimeters, Nuclear Technology 187 (1) 96-102 (2014); doi: dx.doi.org/10.13182/NT11-105
X. Zhang, J.P. Hayward, M.A. Laubach, “New method to remove the electronic noise for absolutely calibrating low gain photomultiplier tube with a higher precision,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 755, Aug. 2014, p. 32-37. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.04.018
S.B. Donnald, J.P. Hayward, C.L. Melcher, M. Koschan, M. Tyagi, H. Rothfuss, “Effect of Codoping on the Thermoluminescense and Non-Proportionality of Gd3Ga3Al2O12:Ce,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, No. 5, October 2013, p. 4002-4006. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2277862.
J.W. Cates, J.P. Hayward, and X. Zhang, “Measurement of Achievable Timing Resolution with ZnO:Ga Films,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, No. 4, August 2013, p. 3127-3133. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2272883.
S.B. Donnald, M. Tyagi, H. Rothfuss, M. Koschan, J.P. Hayward, M. Zhuravleva, C.L. Melcher, “Sample-to-Sample Variation in Single Crystal YAP:Ce Non-Proportionality,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 99, Sept. 2013, p. 1. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2277860.
J.W. Cates, J.P. Hayward, X. Zhang, “Significant Increases in Light Extraction from YAP:Ce Scintillators with a Uniform Surface Taper Modification at the Exit Boundary,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 99, Sept. 2013, p. 1. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2280434
X. Zhang, J.W. Cates, J.P. Hayward, G. Bertuccio, D. Puglisi, P.A. Hausladen, “Characterizing the timing performance of a fast 4H-SiC detector with an 241Am source,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, Issue 3, June 2013, p. 2352-2356. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2260652.
B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, J.P. Hayward, K.P. Ziock, M.A. Blackston, L. Fabris, “Transmission and signal loss in mask designs for a dual neutron and gamma imager applied to mobile standoff detection,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 712, June 2013, p. 1-8. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2013.02.001.
B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, J.P. Hayward, K.P. Ziock, M.A. Blackston, L. Fabris, “Angular resolution study of a combined gamma-neutron coded aperture imager for standoff detection,” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A, Vol. 712, June 2013, p. 120-125. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2013.02.005.
Eric Lukosi,Mark Prelas, Joongmoo Shim, Haruetai Kasiwattanawut, Charles Weaver, Cherian Joseph Mathai, Shubra Ganglopadhyay, Diamond-Based Radiation Sensor for LENR Experiments Part 1: Sensor Development and Characterization, J. Condensed Matter Nucl. Sci 13 (2014) 319-328.
Eric Lukosi, Mark Prelas, Joongmoo Shim, Haruetai Kasiwattanawut, Charles Weaver, Cherian Joseph Mathai, Shubhra Gangopadhyay, Kyle Preece, Diamond-based Radiation Sensor for LENR Experiments. Part 2: Experimental Analysis of Deuterium-loaded Palladium, J. Condensed Matter Nucl. Sci 13 (2014) 329-336.
J.W. Cates, J.P. Hayward, X. Zhang, “Increased Light Extraction from Inorganic Scintillators with Laser-Etched Microstructures,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, Issue 2, May 2013, p. 1027-1032. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2249090
A.K. Barnett, M.N. Cox, L. Crow, Y. Diawara, L.L. Funk, J.P. Hayward, K. Menhard, V.N. Sedov, “A High Count Rate Neutron Beam Monitor for Neutron Scattering Facilities,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, Issue 2, May 2013, p. 668-670. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2012.2225111
B. Ayaz-Maierhafer, J.P. Hayward, Z.W. Bell, L.A. Boatner, R.E. Johnson, “Measurements of thermal neutron response in Cherenkov glassed designed for MeV photon detection,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, Issue 2, May 2013, p. 701-707. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2013.2247420.
J.P. Hayward, Z.W. Bell, L.A. Boatner, C.L. Hobbs, R.E. Johnson, J.O. Ramey, G.E. Jellsion, Jr., “Characterizing the response of Cherenkov glass detectors with isotopic gamma-ray sources,” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Feb. 2013, Vol. 295, Issue 2, pp. 1143-1151. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10967-012-1898-4
J.P. Hayward, Z.W. Bell, L.A. Boatner, C.L. Hobbs, R.E. Johnson, J.O. Ramey, G.E. Jellison, Jr., “Simulated Response of Cherenkov Glass Detectors to MeV Photons,” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Feb. 2013, Vol. 295, Issue 2, pp. 1321-1329. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10967-012-1909-5.
M. Tyagi, M. Koschan, H. Rothfuss, J.P. Hayward, C.L. Melcher, “Effect of Ca2+ Co-Doping on the Temperature Dependence of Gd2SiO5:Ce Photoluminescence,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 60, Issue 2, April 2013, p. 973-978. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2012.2228235.
J. Cates, J.P. Hayward, X. Zhang, P.A. Hausladen, B. Dabbs, “Timing Resolution Study of an Associated Particle Detector for Fast Neutron Imaging,” IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 59, No. 4, pp. 1750-1756. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TNS.2012.2201751.
X. Zhang, J.P. Hayward, J.W. Cates, P.A. Hausladen, M.A. Laubach, J.E. Sparger, S.B. Donnald, “Benchmarking the Geant4 full system simulation of an associated particle detector for use in a D-T neutron generator,” Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Vol. 70, August 2012, pp. 1485-1493, Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2012.04.026.
PhD dissertations
Cates, Joshua William, “Investigation of time and position resolved alpha transducers for multi-modal imaging with a D-T neutron generator” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2013. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/2406/.
Donnald, Samuel Bradley, “A study of energy resolution and non-proportionality of YAP:Ce and GGAG:Ce.” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2014. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3120/.
Jackson, Timothy Donald “Quantification of Fast-Neutron Sources with Coded-Aperture Imaging” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2015. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3587/.
Pena, Kirsten Elise, “Template-Based Imaging Analysis of Arbitrary Nuclear Material Configurations Using Time and Directionally-Tagged Fast Neutrons.” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2015. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3456/.
Wellington, Tracey Ann, “Alternative Method for Determining Plutonium-240 Content.” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2015. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3373/
McCabe, Joseph Benjamin, “Characterization of Mechanically Cooled High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detectors at Elevated Temperatures.” PhD Diss., University of Tennessee, 2015. Available: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/3350/.