Neutron-Activated Gamma-Emission: Technology Review

Abstract

This report describes the technical basis for the technology in place using neutron-activated gamma-backscatter techniques. Commercially available systems are used. The details of the capabilities and differences in these systems can best be compared when the technical details are understood. The choices between types of electronic neutron generators are described. The types of gamma-detectors are described and compared. The analysis techniques that produce the results within minutes are compared for accuracy, reliability, statistical validity, and speed of acquisition. The potential for use in three identified concept of operations (CONOPS) are described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA554870

Entities

People

  • Christopher Waits
  • Jennifer Mullins
  • Marc S. Litz

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Backscattering
  • Charged Particles
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosive Devices
  • Gamma Decay
  • Gamma Rays
  • Inelastic Scattering
  • Measurement
  • Neutron Beams
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Organic Materials
  • Reliability
  • Scattering
  • Thermal Neutrons
  • Three Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Software Engineering.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics