This IAEA Safety Report describes neutron monitoring procedures and equipment that may be used for radiation protection in nuclear power production, medical and industrial applications, research ...

Gamma and neutron imaging could be higher quality imaging options than existing techniques like X-ray and computed tomography, while delivering safety levels on par with conventional imaging, ...

Neutron activation techniques have emerged as a pivotal tool in the production of medical radioisotopes and the enhancement of imaging technologies. By exposing target materials to neutrons, it is ...

Neutrons are central to the operation of the atomic bomb. Fast neutrons are emitted in fission; for every fission, more than a single neutron leaks out of the active material. Measuring those neutrons ...

Scientists have developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing radiation. The device can be used by industrial and medical ...

Neutron activation of gold nanoparticles enables visualization of drug distribution in mice. (Nanowerk News) Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have unique chemical and biological properties. Due to their ...

In this interview, AZoMaterials speaks with Garry Noble, Senior Product Applications Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, about the capabilities of Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA), ...