Re: airport explosive detection systems

["CAPT Jerry A. Thomas, MSC, USN" <thomas@bob.usuf2.usuhs.mil>]

I just read Les Slaybacks response.  I did not realize that some of the
systems used neutrons as well.  RADSAFE is GREAT!!  I have just learned one
more new thing today!!

JERRY THOMAS



At 13:12 6/19/96 -0500, you wrote:
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>Hello everyone,
>
>	I had a question from an employee involving new airport detection 
>systems designed to detect explosives.  Apparently these detectors use 
>gamma radiation.  The questions put to me were:  How do these detectors 
>work?  How do the gamma rays aid in detecting explosives?  Any info on 
>these questions would be appreciated!  Thanks.
>
>					Jen Wilson
>					R.S.O.
>					UNBC
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