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G J Williams¹, M Aufderheide¹, K M Champley¹

¹Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550, USA.

The Review of Scientific Instruments

|October 1, 2022

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This study introduces dual-energy fast neutron imaging for 3D material segmentation. By controlling neutron energy spectra, researchers can effectively differentiate materials based on their attenuation properties.

Area of Science:

Nuclear Physics
Materials Science
Imaging Technology

Background:

Fast neutron imaging offers unique material penetration and contrast capabilities.
Controlling neutron energy spectra is crucial for advanced material discrimination.
Laser-driven neutron sources provide tunable, broadband spectra.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel dual-energy fast neutron imaging technique.
To demonstrate 3D volume segmentation and reconstruction of multi-material objects.
To leverage adaptive spectral control of laser-driven neutron sources.

Main Methods:

Utilizing short-pulse laser-driven neutron sources for tunable, broadband MeV-class neutrons.
Generating synthetic radiographs of multi-material objects using modeled ion and neutron spectra.

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Employing combinatorial isolation and advanced reconstruction algorithms for material segmentation.

Main Results:

Demonstrated isolation of materials with differing attenuation coefficients by adjusting neutron spectra.
Successfully generated segmentation volumes of constituent materials.
Showcased the capability of small spectral changes to significantly impact image data for material differentiation.

Conclusions:

Dual-energy fast neutron imaging with laser-driven sources enables effective 3D material segmentation.
Adaptive spectral control is key to isolating materials with varying attenuation.
The presented technique shows promise for non-destructive analysis of complex objects.