Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have developed a particle detection system comprised of drift cells, which can track incoming and outgoing charged particles as they pass through a target placed within the scanner. Some of the drift cells can comprise neutron sensitive drift cells, which include a neutron-sensitive medium to enable concurrent detection of neutron particles. In use, the system can both selectively detect any materials or devices, especially of high density, concealed within the target from multiple scattering of the charged particles, and can concurrently detect any unshielded neutron sources in the target from neutron particles emitted therefrom.
Application(s)
- Detection of shielded and unshielded special nuclear materials
- Detection and identification of other high-density materials that may represent threat objects.
More info: Erica Sullivan, 505-667-9219, eab@lanl.gov
