Detection techniques for non-intrusive testing

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1997 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.52613· OSTI ID:580090

Humphrey, D L ^[1]

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1. Department of Physics, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 (United States)

Non-intrusive testing using nuclear techniques began with neutron activation. Other industrial applications gradually developed over the years. Explosives, hidden by terrorists, and the sophisticated concealment of contraband by smugglers have motivated the development of new technology for rapid real-time inspection systems. The basic nuclear techniques that have been proposed are reviewed. The applicable detectors are compared. {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-96OR22464
• OSTI ID: 580090
• Report Number(s): CONF-961110-; ISSN 0094-243X; TRN: 9804M0047
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 392, Issue 1; Conference: 14. international conference on the application of accelerators in research and industry, Denton, TX (United States), 6-9 Nov 1996; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1997
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
99 MATHEMATICS
COMPUTERS
INFORMATION SCIENCE
MANAGEMENT
LAW
MISCELLANEOUS
NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING
CHEMICAL EXPLOSIVES
INSPECTION
NUCLEAR REACTION ANALYSIS
PHOTON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
ELASTIC SCATTERING
THERMAL FISSION
RESONANCE ABSORPTION
PHOTONUCLEAR REACTIONS