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Accelerator requirements for fast-neutron interrogation of luggage and cargo

Conference ·
OSTI ID:67704

Several different fast-neutron based techniques are being studied for the detection of contraband substances in luggage and cargo containers. The present work discusses the accelerator requirements for fast-neutron transmission spectroscopy (FNTS), pulsed fast-neutron analysis (PFNA), and 14-MeV neutron interrogation. These requirements are based on the results of Monte-Carlo simulations of neutron or gamma detection rates. Accelerator requirements are driven by count-rate considerations, spatial resolution and acceptable uncertainties in elemental compositions. The authors have limited their analyses to luggage inspection with FNTS and to cargo inspection with PFNA or 14-MeV neutron interrogation.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC (United States); Executive Office of the President, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
67704
Report Number(s):
ANL/TD/CP--84983; CONF-950512--93; ON: DE95011846; CNN: Contract DTFA03-03-X-00021; Contract 6-CO-160-00-195
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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