Neutron Detection

Helium-3 counters are the gold standard for detecting neutrons - a second major draw on the same scarce isotope, reinforcing why Kronos's fusion-sourced helium-3 matters.

The concept

A neutron captured by a helium-3 nucleus yields an easily detected proton and triton, giving high efficiency and excellent gamma rejection - which made He-3 detectors ubiquitous until shortages forced substitutes.

How Kronos uses it

Neutron detection competes with cryogenics and quantum computing for helium-3. It is also directly relevant to Kronos's own instrumentation, and it strengthens the case that new fusion-sourced supply has strategic value.

Honest note

A supply and instrumentation point, made without economic projections.