On the Long-Range Detection of Radioactivity Using Electromagnetic Radiation

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 2001 · Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment

OSTI ID:15001077

Peurrung, Anthony J ^[1]

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1. BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)

A series of recent publications (1-9) has provided experimental evidence that radiation fields can be detected well beyond the 10-100 meter limit that holds for conventional (direct) approaches to radiation detection. The techniques that are claimed to provide this capability rely upon the alteration of atmospheric electrostatic parameters, and measurement of these changes using remote electromagnetic interrogation. This paper examines the physics that underlies these proposed new approaches to radiation detection. If found to be viable for applications, the proposed techniques would be highly significant as they directly address a variety of problems in national security and environmental monitoring.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab., Richland, WA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 15001077
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-34120; TRN: US200401%%400
• Journal Information: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, Vol. 481, Issue 1-3; Other Information: PBD: 1 Dec 2001
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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