Development of the track registration technique in solid state nuclear track detectors from solution media and its applications

Abstract

The development of the track registration technique in solid state nuclear track detectors from solution media, its special features, advantages and applications in nuclear science and technology are reviewed. Experimental procedures for sample preparation, track recording, etching and evaluation are described. Special precautions necessary for proper utilization of the technique and various aspects of track registration from solution media are discussed. A brief account of its applications in the analysis of nuclear materials in diverse matrices, monitoring of neutron fluence and measurement of absolute fission yields in the spontaneous and neutron-induced fission of actinides is given. Suggestions for possible further work in this area are indicated.