Imaging vs. non-imaging in long range neutron detection scenarios.
Standoff neutron detection technology has advanced in recent years, primarily for counterterrorism applications. Sandia National Laboratories has developed the Neutron Scatter Camera -- a fast neutron imaging system using liquid scintillator with potential applications in long range neutron detection. This talk will explore the pros, cons and practical uses of the Neutron Scatter Camera versus more traditional neutron detectors such as He-3 proportional counters. Several applications for neutron detection and imaging will be explored. We will perform predictive calculations of the response of the Neutron Scatter Camera and traditional He-3 detectors. The applications range from counterterrorism to arms control to safeguards. We will discuss future evolution of the scatter camera to enhance long range detection.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 966244
- Report Number(s):
- SAND2008-6807C; TRN: US0903909
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Proposed for presentation at the IEEE NSS Conference held October 20-25, 2008 in Dresden, Germany.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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