Method for non-destructive testing

Details Method for non-destructive testing Method for non-destructive testing

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Palabrica, Rick (Department: 3663)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Nuclear transmutation

Gamma or charged particle activation analysis

C376S158000, C376S159000, C250S358100, C250S308000

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08009787

ABSTRACT:
Non-destructive testing method may include providing a source material that emits positrons in response to bombardment of the source material with photons. The source material is exposed to photons. The source material is positioned adjacent the specimen, the specimen being exposed to at least some of the positrons emitted by the source material. Annihilation gamma rays emitted by the specimen are detected.

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