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Neutron-based Methods for the Detection of Explosives
Colonel, doc. RNDr. Jaroslav Tureček, Ph.D., Police Academy of the Czech Republic in Prague, Faculty of Security and Law, Department of Security Technologies
The idea of neutron methods for explosives detection was already being developed around the world at the end of the last century. Slower detection and health protection aspects resulted in the use of these devices not being widespread. However, “neutrons in, gamma out” methods are irreplaceable methods for bulk detection of explosives and other illegal organic materials in special cases. They are therefore suitable for higher levels of baggage security checks, cargo containers and improvised explosives devices.
Keywords: explosives detection, neutron-in, gamma-out, neutron backscattering, prompt gamma neutron activation, pulsed fast neutron analysis, associated particle imaging.