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Title: A flag-based algorithm and associated neutron interrogation system for the detection of explosives in sea–land cargo containers

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Radiation Physics and Chemistry
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Journal Name: Radiation Physics and Chemistry Journal Volume: 112 Journal Issue: C; Journal ID: ISSN 0969-806X
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Elsevier
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United Kingdom
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English

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Lehnert, A. L., and Kearfott, K. J. A flag-based algorithm and associated neutron interrogation system for the detection of explosives in sea–land cargo containers. United Kingdom: N. p., 2015. Web. doi:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.02.026.
Lehnert, A. L., & Kearfott, K. J. A flag-based algorithm and associated neutron interrogation system for the detection of explosives in sea–land cargo containers. United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.02.026
Lehnert, A. L., and Kearfott, K. J. Wed . "A flag-based algorithm and associated neutron interrogation system for the detection of explosives in sea–land cargo containers". United Kingdom. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2015.02.026.
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