Title :
A chemical weapon inspection system based on neutron interrogation
Author :
Thomas, B.W. ; Fisher, J.C. ; Norman, P.R. ; Davies, N.J.
Author_Institution :
Harwell Instrum., UK
Abstract :
Summary form only. The noninvasive examination of weapons or other sealed containers for chemical warfare agents can be achieved by neutron interrogation techniques. In this application the identification of specific key elements is associated with the detection of characteristic gamma-ray emissions following neutron absorption. An experimental program of work has been conducted that has led to the construction of prototype equipment for field evaluation and proof of principle. Laboratory development work was carried out in the early stages of the project to explore the basic physics suitable for measurement
Keywords :
inspection; neutron activation analysis; weapons; chemical weapon; gamma-ray; inspection system; neutron interrogation; Chemical elements; Containers; Electromagnetic wave absorption; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Inspection; Laboratories; Neutrons; Prototypes; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Orlando, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0884-0
DOI :
10.1109/NSSMIC.1992.301138
