Investigations on landmine detection by BF3 detector

TL816%TJ51; Experiments were carried out to investigate the possible use of neutron backscattering for the detection of polyethylene (PE) sample buried in the soil. In detection of landmine by neutrons, the neutron detector and its shield play an important role. In this paper, the effects of graphit...

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Published in:Nuclear science and techniques 2007-08, Vol.18 (4), p.237-241
Main Authors: OCHBELAGH, D, HAKIMABAD, H, NAJAFABADI, R
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Language:English
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Summary:TL816%TJ51; Experiments were carried out to investigate the possible use of neutron backscattering for the detection of polyethylene (PE) sample buried in the soil. In detection of landmine by neutrons, the neutron detector and its shield play an important role. In this paper, the effects of graphite, heavy water, polyethylene and boric acid moderators on the flux of back scattered neutrons were investigated. We have also experimentally verified the effect of BF3 detector shield and obtained good agreement with theory.
ISSN:1001-8042
DOI:10.1016/S1001-8042(07)60053-0