Method and apparatus for performing active neutron interrogation of containters

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9024261
APP PUB NO 20120286164A1
SERIAL NO

13515487

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An apparatus for inspecting the contents of a cargo container includes a neutron source having an ion source configured to provide deuterium or tritium ions and an accelerator configured to accelerate the ions toward a target having at least one of deuterium or tritium. The apparatus further includes a radiation detector where the neutron source is configured to deliver a neutron flux into the container and the radiation detector is configured to detect radiation exiting the container subsequent to the delivery of the neutron flux into the container.

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SHINE TECHNOLOGIES LLC3400 INNOVATION CT JANESVILLE WI 53546

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Piefer, Gregory Middleton, US 17 154

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