API 120 Neutron Generator

  API 120 Neutron Generator



The APl 120 Neutron Generator is a compact, portable neutron for elemental analysis using the associated particle imaging (APl) technique.

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Inelastic scattering reactions are the basis for elemental imaging using the APl technique. When 14 MeV neutrons are produced by the D-T reaction, an associated 3.5 MeV alpha particle is emitted that is correlated in time and space with the neutron.  By detecting the correlated alpha particle, the direction of the associated neutron can be localized in a narrow "beam"

Neutrons in the "beam" interact through prompt inelastic scattering with the elements in the material under investigation and emit gamma rays. A user-supplied time-of-flight system determines the time between the detection of the alpha particle and the crcording of the gamma ray by a photon detector such as a Nal scintilator.

Features:

  • Associated particle imaging
  • Portable, compact; less than 15 kg (33 lbs)
  • Digital electronics for operational flexibility
  • Low power, less than 50 watts

Applications:

  • Explosive detection
  • Buried land mines
  • Chemical weapons detection
  • UXO analysis
  • Drugs and other illicit materials detection
  • In-Vivo body composition
 
Purchase Details
SKU : 151762-A 
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  • Specifications:
    Neutron Yield :2.0 x 0E + 07 n/s
    Neutron Energy :14 MeV
    Subtended Neutron Angle :~60 degrees, others available
    Typical Lifetime :1,200 hours @ 1x10 (7) n/s
    Pulse Rate :Continuous
    Duty Factor :100%
    Maximum Accelerator Voltage :90 kV
    Neutron Module :7.62 cm (3 in) diameter
    Weight :15 kg (33 lbs)