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Narcotics detection using fast-neutron interrogation

Micklich et al., 1995

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3550144470118803441
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Micklich B
Fink C
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Fast-neutron interrogation techniques are being investigated for detection of narcotics in luggage and cargo containers. This paper discusses two different fast-neutron techniques. The first uses a pulsed accelerator or sealed-tube source to produce monoenergetic fast …
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