New neutron detector can fit in your pocket

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - 08:20 in Physics & Chemistry

Homeland Security might soon have a new tool to add to its arsenal. Researchers at Northwestern University and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new material that opens doors for a new class of neutron detectors. With the ability to sense smuggled nuclear materials, highly efficient neutron detectors are critical for national security. Currently, there […]

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