Yousri et al., 2012 - Google Patents
Scanning of cargo containers by gamma-ray and fast neutron radiographyYousri et al., 2012
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- Yousri A
- Osman A
- Kansouh W
- Reda A
- Bashter I
- Megahid R
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This paper describes the combined systems which were installed and tested to detect contraband smuggled in cargo containers. These combined systems are based on radiographers work by gamma-rays emitted from point source 60Co with 0.5 Ci activity and …
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