Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Patent
1997-04-29
1998-10-06
Glick, Edward J.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
25039002, 25039006, 250391, 250392, G01N 2309, G01N 3322
Patent
active
058180540
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for non-invasively determining the internal composition of objects are disclosed. The object of interest is probed with low energy, monoenergetic narrow beams of fast neutrons. The object is generally placed on a conveyor belt which is positioned between the accelerator and the detectors. Detectors, positioned at radial angles corresponding to the resonance energy levels of certain preselected elements, measure the neutrons that are not absorbed or scattered by the elements in the object and thus pass straight through the object. The information obtained from the detectors can then be used for subsequent tomographic reconstruction.
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Brenner David
Randers-Pehrson Gerhard
Glick Edward J.
Radio Programmes Corp.
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