Compton scattering as a probe for materials investigation
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This article investigates into the feasibility of using gamma radiation Compton backscatter spectra as a means of material characterization, with the view to developing a portable, hand held probe for investigative purposes such as searching for illicit substances hidden in wall or car door cavities.
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volume 9 issue 2
pages 215- 215
publication date 2009-09
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