@inproceedings{267337ec76994f5c87f190602f694be7,
title = "Testing the high-energy prompt neutron signature at low beam energies",
abstract = "Prompt fission neutrons continue to be examined as a signature for detecting the presence of fissionable material. This technique exploits the neutron energy limitations inherent with photonuclear emissions from nonfissionable material, allowing prompt fission neutrons to be identified and engaged for detecting nuclear material. Prompt neutron signal measurements were acquired with bremsstrahlung endpoint energies of 6 MeV for 18 targets comprised of both fissionable and non-fissionable material; delayed neutron measurements were also collected as a reference. The 238U target was also shielded with increasing thicknesses of lead or borated polyethylene to compare the resulting detection rates of the prompt and delayed fission neutron signals.",
keywords = "Active inspection, Nuclear material detection, Photofission, Prompt neutrons",
author = "Thompson, \{Scott J.\} and Kinlaw, \{Mathew T.\} and Hunt, \{Alan W.\}",
year = "2011",
doi = "10.1063/1.3586146",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780735408913",
series = "AIP Conference Proceedings",
pages = "483--486",
booktitle = "Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry - Twenty-First International Conference, CAARI 2010",
note = "21st International Conference on Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry, CAARI 2010 ; Conference date: 08-08-2010 Through 13-08-2010",
}