Nitrogen detection in bulk samples using a D-D reaction-based portable neutron generator

摘要

A D-D portable neutron generator-based PGNAA setup is designed and tested for nitrogen concentration measurements in bulk samples. The PGNAA set up response was tested through 2.50 MeV and 2.52 MeV nitrogen prompt gamma ray yield measurements and indicates that the excellent performance of the portable neutron generator-based PGNAA setup can be used for detection of elements with low thermal neutron capture cross-section.