Detection of contraband using nuclear quadrupole resonance

Details Detection of contraband using nuclear quadrupole resonance Detection of contraband using nuclear quadrupole resonance

2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Arana, Louis M. (Department: 2859)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Particle precession resonance

C324S307000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07106058

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to the use of a nuclear quadrupole resonance detection system for detecting contraband, wherein the detection system comprises a container with a detection panel and at least one coil for exciting and detecting the nuclear quadrupole resonance frequencies of a contraband source placed near an outer side of the detection panel.

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