Gamma-ray and neutron radiography as part of a pulsed fast neutron analysis inspection system

被引:34
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作者
Rynes, J
Bendahan, J
Gozani, T
Loveman, R
Stevenson, J
Bell, C
机构
[1] Ancore Corp, Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
[2] FAA William J Hughes Tech Ctr, Atlantic City, NJ 08405 USA
关键词
gamma-ray radiography; neutron radiography; PFNA;
D O I
10.1016/S0168-9002(98)01039-0
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
A gamma-ray and neutron radiography system has been developed to provide useful supplemental information for a Pulsed Fast Neutron Analysis (PFNA) cargo inspection system. PFNA uses a collimated beam of pulsed neutrons to interrogate cargoes using (n, gamma x) reactions. The PFNA source produces both gamma rays as well as neutrons. The transmission of both species through the cargo is measured with an array of plastic scintillators. Since the neutron and gamma-ray signals are easily separated by arrival time a separate image can be made for both species. The radiography measurement is taken simultaneously with the PFNA measurement turning PFNA into an emission and transmission imaging system, thus enhancing the PFNA radiography system. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:895 / 899
页数:5
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