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Research on the luggage detection system for hidden explosive identification based on PGNAA technology

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To address hidden explosive identification in luggage, a luggage detection system was designed based on PGNAA technology in this study. A multidetector structure was designed, and hardware modules were optimized based on a Signal-to-Noise-Ratio optimization method. Furthermore, a Weighted Spectra Library (WSL) method was proposed for spectral analysis. Combining the optimized device with the WSL method, the feasibility of the device for explosive detection was assessed both in MCNP simulation and by experimental measurement. Finally, the measurement performance of the device was further investigated, the minimum detectable mass of explosive was 200 g, and the minimum detection time was 60 s at 1000 g explosive based on the present system.

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This work was a project funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China (11975121, 11775113 and 12105143) and National Safety Academic Fund (U1930125).

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  1. School of Physical Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, No.222 Tianshui South Street, Lanzhou, 730000, China

    Jiatong Li

  2. School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University, No.222 Tianshui South Street, Lanzhou, 730000, China

    Jiatong Li, Daqian Hei & Zeen Yao

  3. Institute of Nuclear Analytical Technology, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, No.29 Jiangjun Street, Nanjing, 211106, China

    Wenbao Jia, Can Cheng, Dong Zhao & Aiyun Sun

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Li, J., Jia, W., Hei, D. et al. Research on the luggage detection system for hidden explosive identification based on PGNAA technology. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 331, 953–965 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-021-08140-w

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