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Karl Pitts
Physicist
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PO Box 999
MSIN: J4-60
Richland, WA 99352
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PNNL Publications
2019
- Asmussen S.E., A.M. Lines, D.R. Bottenus, F.D. Heller, S.A. Bryan, C.H. Delegard, and C.A. Louie, et al. 2019. "In Situ Monitoring and Kinetic Analysis of the Extraction of Nitric Acid by Tributyl Phosphate in n-Dodecane using Raman Spectroscopy." Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange 37, no. 2:157-172. PNNL-SA-128863. doi:10.1080/07366299.2019.1630071
2018
- Smith F.N., D.E. Meier, M.K. Edwards, C.R. Armstrong, J.A. Katalenich, A.J. Casella, and D.D. Reilly, et al. 2018. "A Workshop on the History of Plutonium Processing at Hanford Washington as the Foundation for Modern-day Plutonium Process Science." In Plutonium Futures - The Science 2018, September 9-14, 2018, San Diego, CA, 198-201. La Grange Park, Illinois:American Nuclear Society. PNNL-SA-134400.
2013
- Fast J.E., C.E. Aalseth, D.M. Asner, C.A. Bonebrake, A.R. Day, K.E. Dorow, and E.S. Fuller, et al. 2013. "The Multi-sensor Airborne Radiation Survey (MARS) Instrument." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 698. PNNL-SA-88669. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2012.09.029
2012
- Robinson S.M., K.D. Jarman, W.K. Pitts, A. Seifert, A.C. Misner, M.L. Woodring, and M.J. Myjak. 2012. "Imaging for dismantlement verification: information management and analysis algorithms." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 662, no. 1:81-89. PNNL-SA-78495. doi:10.1016/j.nima.2011.09.036
2011
- Robinson S.M., K.D. Jarman, A. Seifert, B.S. McDonald, A.C. Misner, T.A. White, and E.A. Miller, et al. 2011. "Image-Based Verification Algorithms for Arms Control." In 52nd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management (INMM 52), July 17-21, 2011, Palm Desert, California, 2, 1477-1486. Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-80768.
- White T.A., S.M. Robinson, K.D. Jarman, E.A. Miller, A. Seifert, B.S. McDonald, and W.K. Pitts, et al. 2011. "Non-Invertible Transforms for Image-Based Verification." In Proceedings of the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, July 17-21, 2011, Palm Desert, California. Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-80555.
2010
- Fast J.E., C.A. Bonebrake, K.E. Dorow, B.D. Glasgow, J.L. Jensen, S.J. Morris, and J.L. Orrell, et al. 2010. "Initial Field Measurements with the Multisensor Airborne Radiation Survey (MARS) High Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detector Array." In IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST 2010), November 8-10, 2010, Waltham, MA, 374 - 378. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-73631. doi:10.1109/THS.2010.5654937
- Pitts W.K., K.D. Jarman, E.A. Miller, B.S. McDonald, A.C. Misner, M.J. Myjak, and S.M. Robinson, et al. 2010. "Advantages of Dual Mode Imaging for Managing Sensitive Imaging Information." In Proceedings of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, July 11-15, 2010, Baltimore, Maryland. Deerfield, Illinois:INMM. PNNL-19546.
- Robinson S.M., K.D. Jarman, E.A. Miller, A.C. Misner, M.J. Myjak, W.K. Pitts, and A. Seifert, et al. 2010. "IMAGE ANALYSIS ALGORITHMS FOR DUAL MODE IMAGING SYSTEMS." In Proceedings of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, July 11-15, 2010, Baltimore, Maryland. Deerfield, Illinois:INMM. PNNL-SA-73315.
2009
- Pitts W.K. 2009. "CHALLENGE MEASUREMENTS FOR AUTHENTICATION." In Proceedings of the 50th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-67252.
2008
- Seifert A., W.K. Hensley, E.R. Siciliano, and W.K. Pitts. 2008. "Fast Neutron Sensitivity with HPGe." In 2007 IEEE NUCLEAR SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM CONFERENCE RECORD, 2, 1175 - 1180. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE Service Center. PNNL-SA-58127. doi:10.1109/NSSMIC.2007.4437216
2006
- Morris S.J., R.M. Pratt, M.A. Hughes, R.T. Kouzes, W.K. Pitts, and E. Robinson. 2006. "DVD Based Electronic Pulser." IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science 53, no. 4, part 2:2303-2307. PNNL-SA-52420.
2005
- Morris S.J., R.M. Pratt, M.A. Hughes, R.T. Kouzes, W.K. Pitts, and E.E. Robinson. 2005. "DVD Based Electronic Pulser." In 2004 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record. Oct. 16-22., 3, 1915-1918. New York, New York:IEEE. PNNL-SA-42589. doi:10.1109/NSSMIC.2004.1462619
- Seifert A., B.D. Milbrath, W.K. Pitts, and L.E. Smith. 2005. "Implementation of a Noise Mitigation Strategy for a High-Pressure Xenon Detector." In 2005 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, 3, 1262-1266. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-47422. doi:10.1109/NSSMIC.2005.1596549
2004
- Reeder P.L., T.W. Bowyer, J.I. McIntyre, W.K. Pitts, A. Ringbom, and C. Johansson. 2004. "Gain Calibration of a Beta/Gamma Coincidence Spectrometer for Automated Radioxenon Analysis." Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section A, Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment 521, no. 2-3:586-599. PNNL-SA-37964.
2002
- Aalseth C.E., E. Arik, D. Autiero, F.T. Avignone, K. Barth, S.M. Bowyer, and H. Brauninger, et al. 2002. "The CERN Axion Solar Telescope (CAST)." Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplement 110. PNNL-SA-38422.
- Kouzes R.T., J.R. Cash, D.M. Devaney, B.D. Geelhood, R.R. Hansen, R.B. Melton, and W.K. Pitts. 2002. "Authentication Assurance Levels." In Proceedings of the 43rd Institute of Nuclear Materials Management Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, June 23-27, 2002, 10 pages. Northbrook, Illinois:Institute on Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-36160.
2001
- Kouzes R.T., J.L. Fuller, B.D. Geelhood, R.R. Hansen, and W.K. Pitts. 2001. "Authentication of Radiation Measurement Systems for Non-Proliferation." In IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium, 2, 1021-1027. Piscataway, New Jersey:I E E E. PNNL-SA-34871.
- Reeder P.L., T.W. Bowyer, J.I. McIntyre, and W.K. Pitts. 2001. "Determination of 131m Xe and 133m Xe in the presence of 133gXe via combined beta-spectroscopy and delayed coincidence." Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 248, no. 3:617-622. PNNL-SA-43738.
2000
- Heimbigner T.R., T.W. Bowyer, J.I. McIntyre, K.H. Abel, J.C. Hayes, M.E. Panisko, and W.K. Pitts. 2000. "The DOE Automated Radioxenon Sampler-Analyzer (ARSA) Beta-Gamma Coincidence Spectrometer Data Analyzer." In Proceedings of the 22nd Annual DoD/DOE Seismic Research Symposium, Planning for Verification of and Compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), 6-01 (7 pages). Dulles, Virginia:Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). PNNL-SA-33456. The DOE Automated Radioxenon Sampler-Analyzer (ARSA) Beta-Gamma Coincidence Spectrometer Data Analyzer