Accelerator requirements for fast-neutron interrogation of luggage and cargo
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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