Handbook on Radiation Probing, Gauging, Imaging and Analysis

Handbook on Radiation Probing, Gauging, Imaging and Analysis

Author: E.M. Hussein

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-05-05

Total Pages: 515

ISBN-13: 030648403X

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The need for this book arose from my teaching, engineering, and - search experience in the non-power aspects of nuclear technology. The lack of a comprehensive textbook in industrial applications of radiation frustrated my students, who had to resort to a multitude of textbooks and research publications to familiarize themselves with the fundam- tal and practical aspects of radiation technology. As an engineer, I had to acquire the design aspects of radiation devices by trial-and-error, and often by accidental reading of a precious publication. As a researcher and a supervisor of graduate students, I found that the needed literature was either hard to find, or too scattered and diverse. More than once, I discovered that what appeared to be an exciting new idea was an old concept that was tried a few decades earlier during the golden era of “Atom for Peace”. I am hoping, therefore, that this book will serve as a single comprehensive reference source in a growing field that I expect will continue to expand. This book is directed to both neophytes and experts, and is written to combine the old and the new, the basic and the advanced, the simple and the complex. It is anticipated that this book will be of help in - viving older concepts, improving and expanding existing techniques and promoting the development of new ones.


Aspects of Explosives Detection

Aspects of Explosives Detection

Author: Maurice Marshall

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0080923143

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Detection and quantification of trace chemicals is a major thrust of analytical chemistry. In recent years much effort has been spent developing detection systems for priority pollutants. Less mature are the detections of substances of interest to law enforcement and security personnel:in particular explosives. This volume will discuss the detection of these, not only setting out the theoretical fundamentals, but also emphasizing the remarkable developments in the last decade. Terrorist events—airplanes blown out of the sky (PanAm 103 over Lockerbie) and attacks on U.S. and European cities (Trade Center in New York and the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, railways in London and Madrid)--emphasize the danger of concealed explosives. However, since most explosives release little vapor, it was not possible to detect them by technology used on most organic substances. After PanAm 103 was downed over Scotland, the U.S. Congress requested automatic explosive detection equipment be placed in airports. This volume outlines the history of explosive detection research, the developments along the way, present day technologies, and what we think the future holds. - Written by experts in the field who set out both the scientific issues and the practical context with authority - Discusses and describes the threat - Describes the theoretical background and practical applications of both trace and bulk explosives detection


Forensic and Environmental Detection of Explosives

Forensic and Environmental Detection of Explosives

Author: Jehuda Yinon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1999-09-09

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780471983712

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Das erste Buch, das forensische und umweltspezifische Aspekte von Explosivstoffen miteinander verbindet! Dieser Leitfaden für Polizei, Umwelt- und gerichtsmedizinische Labors und fortgeschrittene Studenten der einschlägigen Fachrichtungen beschäftigt sich mit dem Nachweis von Explosivstoffen in Luftfrachtgütern, Gepäck, Fahrzeugen, verdächtigen Personen sowie in Boden- und Wasserproben. (08/99)


Harnessing Light

Harnessing Light

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1998-09-25

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 0309059917

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Optical science and engineering affect almost every aspect of our lives. Millions of miles of optical fiber carry voice and data signals around the world. Lasers are used in surgery of the retina, kidneys, and heart. New high-efficiency light sources promise dramatic reductions in electricity consumption. Night-vision equipment and satellite surveillance are changing how wars are fought. Industry uses optical methods in everything from the production of computer chips to the construction of tunnels. Harnessing Light surveys this multitude of applications, as well as the status of the optics industry and of research and education in optics, and identifies actions that could enhance the field's contributions to society and facilitate its continued technical development.


Containing the Threat from Illegal Bombings

Containing the Threat from Illegal Bombings

Author: Committee on Marking, Rendering Inert, and Licensing of Explosive Materials

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1998-06-10

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 0309522277

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In response to the rising concern of the American public over illegal bombings, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms asked the National Research Council to examine possible mechanisms for reducing this threat. The committee examined four approaches to reducing the bombing threat: addition of detection markers to explosives for pre-blast detection, addition of identification taggants to explosives for post-blast identification of bombers, possible means to render common explosive materials inert, and placing controls on explosives and their precursors. The book makes several recommendations to reduce the number of criminal bombings in this country.


Issues in Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology: 2011 Edition

Issues in Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology: 2011 Edition

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Publisher: ScholarlyEditions

Published: 2012-01-09

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 1464966311

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Issues in Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology: 2011 Edition is a ScholarlyEditions™ eBook that delivers timely, authoritative, and comprehensive information about Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology. The editors have built Issues in Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology: 2011 Edition on the vast information databases of ScholarlyNews.™ You can expect the information about Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology in this eBook to be deeper than what you can access anywhere else, as well as consistently reliable, authoritative, informed, and relevant. The content of Issues in Nuclear and Plasma Science and Technology: 2011 Edition has been produced by the world’s leading scientists, engineers, analysts, research institutions, and companies. All of the content is from peer-reviewed sources, and all of it is written, assembled, and edited by the editors at ScholarlyEditions™ and available exclusively from us. You now have a source you can cite with authority, confidence, and credibility. More information is available at http://www.ScholarlyEditions.com/.


THz and Security Applications

THz and Security Applications

Author: Carlo Corsi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 9401788286

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These proceedings comprise invited papers from highly experienced researchers in THz technology and security applications. THz detection of explosives represents one of the most appealing technologies to have recently emerged in dealing with terrorist attacks encountered by civil security and military forces throughout the world. Discussed are the most advanced technologies and developments, the various points of operational strength and weaknesses as well as are suggestions and predictions the best technological solutions to overcome current operational limits. The current status of various levels of cooling in THz detectors, sources and associated electronics are also addressed. The goal was to provide a clear view on the current technologies available and the required advances needed in order to achieve more efficient systems. This goal was outlined in part by establishing the baseline of current uncertainty estimations in physics-based modelling and the identification of key areas which require additional research and development.