Non-intrusive method to identify presence of nuclear materials using energetic prompt neutrons from neutron-induced fission

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PATENT NO 8867687
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13746869

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Methods and systems for non-intrusively detecting the existence of fissile materials in a container via the measurement of energetic prompt neutrons are disclosed. The methods and systems use the unique nature of the prompt neutron energy spectrum from neutron-induced fission arising from the emission of neutrons from almost fully accelerated fragments to unambiguously identify fissile material. These signals from neutron-induced fission are unique and allow the detection of any material in the actinide region of the nuclear periodic table.

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  • PASSPORT SYSTEMS, INC.

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Bertozzi, William Lexington, US 35 507
Ledoux, Robert J Harvard, US 35 335

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