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Development of self-interrogation neutron resonance densitometry (SINRD) to measure the fissile content in nuclear fuel

Lafleur, 2011

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The development of non-destructive assay (NDA) capabilities to directly measure the fissile content in spent fuel is needed to improve the timely detection of the diversion of significant quantities of fissile material. Currently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does …
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