August 31, 2015
Journal Article

DETECTORS FOR ACCELERATOR-BASED NUCLEAR SECURITY APPLICATIONS

Abstract

We present of review of detector systems used in accelerator-based national security applications. In gen-eral, the detectors used for these applications are also used in passive measurements. The critical difference is that detector systems for accelerator-based applications in general need to discriminate beam-generated background from the intended signal. Typical techniques to remove background include shielding, timing, selection of sensitive materials, and choice of accelerator.

Revised: September 26, 2016 | Published: August 31, 2015

Citation

Warren G.A., S.C. Stave, and E.A. Miller. 2015. DETECTORS FOR ACCELERATOR-BASED NUCLEAR SECURITY APPLICATIONS. Reviews of Accelerator Science and Technology 8. PNNL-SA-112425. doi:10.1142/S179362681530011X