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The detection of hidden explosives by using nuclear techniques has been pursued by the EXPLODET Collaboration during the last years. The aim of the Collaboration was to verify the possibility of applying new tools and methodologies in Humanitarian De-mining. Results so far obtained are presented and discussed looking also to possible application in other fields.
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Viesti, G. et al. (2004). Bulk Explosive Detection by Neutron Interrogation: Results from the Explodet Collaboration.. In: Schubert, H., Kuznetsov, A. (eds) Detection of Bulk Explosives Advanced Techniques against Terrorism. NATO Science Series, vol 138. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0962-1_7
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