Investigation of neutron imaging applications using fine-grained nuclear emulsion

Neutron imaging is a nondestructive inspection technique that has wide range of applications. One the important aspects neutron achieving micrometer-scale spatial resolution. The development high-resolution detector challenging task. As one potential solution to this task, we investigate whether detectors based on fine-grained nuclear emulsions are suitable for High track density necessary improve quality imaging. However, available analysis methods difficult apply under high conditions. Simulated images used determine required A order [Formula: see text] tracks per sufficient utilize Contrast resolution was also investigated image datasets with various densities and transmission rates. Moreover, experiments were performed gadolinium-based gratings known geometries. grating structures successfully resolved. calculated 10%–90% edge response using grayscale optical slit periodic structure 9 text]m text]m.