A programmable multichannel correlation module for analyzing neutron multiplicities

We have developed a CAMAC module for analyzing neutron multiplicities. Reduction in dead time over previous methods has been made possible by providing independent detector channels. We have achieved a considerable reduction in circuitry by utilizing RAM and PROM integrated circuits in a nonstandard fashion. Along with specially developed algorithms, the module has been able to successfully unfold overlapping multiplicity chains for count rates varying over three orders of magnitude. 3 refs., 3 figs.