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Dual modality detection system of nuclear materials concealed in containers

US7999236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2007
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01V5/281
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dual modality detection devices and methods are provided for detecting nuclear material, the devices include a neutron detector including multiple neutron detection modules; and a gamma detector including multiple gamma detection modules, where the multiple neutron detection modules and the multiple gamma detection modules are integrated together in a single unit to detect simultaneously both gamma rays and neutrons.

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