Dual modality detection system of nuclear materials...

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2011-08-16

2011-08-16

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Neutron responsive means

C250S390010, C250S370090, C378S057000, C376S154000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07999236

ABSTRACT:
Dual modality detection devices and methods are provided for detecting nuclear material, the devices include a neutron detector including multiple neutron detection modules; and a gamma detector including multiple gamma detection modules, where the multiple neutron detection modules and the multiple gamma detection modules are integrated together in a single unit to detect simultaneously both gamma rays and neutrons.

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