LESSONS FROM PANTEX Cf-252 WIDE ANGLE BEAM CHARACTERIZATION
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Abstract In-house isotopic source neutron radiography systems offer images at about collimator ratio 100 and fluence about 109 n/cm2 comparable to reactor quality if about 100mg Cf252can be obtained on loan, as at Pantex. Alternatively images of collimator ratio 20 and fluence about 107n/cm2 could be produced with a very low cost system using lessthan 0.08 mg Cf-252. The Pantex in-house system confirms the merits of using an existing X-radiography building with underground source storage, multiple small sources andwide beam geometry. Many centers wishing to offer full service non-destructive testing could find such simple, low cost systems valuable to complement their X-ray capabilities,at least for very occasional use.
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OpenAlex topics: Nuclear Physics and Applications · Nuclear reactor physics and engineering · Radiation Detection and Scintillator Technologies
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