Contraband Detection with Nuclear Resonance Fluorescence: Feasibility and Impact

Pruet, J ; Lange, D

关键词: CARGO;    DETECTION;    EXPORTS;    RESONANCE FLUORESCENCE;    WEAPONS;   

DOI  :  10.2172/902370
RP-ID  :  UCRL-TR-227067
PID  :  OSTI ID: 902370
Others  :  TRN: US0702934

美国|英语

来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

In this report they show that cargo interrogation systems developed to thwart trafficking of illicit nuclear materials could also be powerful tools in the larger fight against contraband smuggling. In particular, in addition to detecting special nuclear materials, cargo scanning systems that exploit nuclear resonance fluorescence to detect specific isotopes can be used to help find: chemical weapons; some drugs as well as some chemicals regulated under the controlled substances act; precious metals; materials regulated under export control laws; and commonly trafficked fluorocarbons.