Tests of a novel method to assay SNM using polarized photofission and its sensitivity in the presence of shielding

Mueller, J. M.; Ahmed, M. W.; Kafkarkou, A.; Kendellen, D. P.; Sikora, M. H.; Spraker, M. C.; Weller, H. R.; Zimmerman, W. R.

doi:10.1016/j.nima.2014.12.022

Title: Tests of a novel method to assay SNM using polarized photofission and its sensitivity in the presence of shielding

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 2015 · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.12.022· OSTI ID:1245668

; Ahmed, M. W.; Kafkarkou, A.; Kendellen, D. P.; Sikora, M. H.;

; Weller, H. R.; Zimmerman, W. R.

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