Project of the underwater system for chemical threat detection

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel neutron activation method with guiding techniques for rapid, simplified detection of explosives and hazardous substances underwater, including preliminary Monte Carlo simulation results for device design.

Contribution

It proposes a new guided neutron activation approach that enhances detection speed and accuracy in marine environments, with initial simulation validation.

Findings

Guided neutron activation improves detection speed.

Method can determine density distribution of substances.

Preliminary Monte Carlo results support feasibility.

Abstract

In this article we describe a novel method for the detection of explosives and other hazardous substances in the marine environment using neutron activation. Unlike the other considered methods based on this technique we propose to use guides forneutron and gamma quanta which speeds up and simplifies identification. Moreover, it may provide a determination of the density distribution of a dangerous substance. First preliminary results of Monte Carlo simulations dedicated for design of a device exploiting this method are also presented.