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Cargo Inspection System for Special Nuclear Materials

Summary

Purdue University researchers have developed a neutron based cargo inspection system that will allow for improved detection of SNM. Other methods rely on delayed gamma ray and neutron production, but this technology uses prompt gamma rays, which are one hundred times stronger, allowing reduced neutron production, thus reducing the radiation levels on the cargo. High purity uranium detectors require expensive, radiation intolerant, low solid angle coverage, while this technology does not. This method is also capable of distinguishing U-238 and U-235.

Technology Benefits

Lowers radiation levels on the cargoDistinguishes U-238 and U-235 while imaging the location of the SNM within a cargo container

Technology Application

Nuclear MaterialsManufacturing

Detailed Technology Description

David KoltickCenter for Sensing Science and TechnologyApplied Physics LaboratoryPurdue Physics and Astronomy

Countries

United States

Application No.

8,373,129

Country/Region

USA

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