Detection of hidden explosives and drugs

Technical discussions of advanced mass spectrometry methods for explosives and drug detection are presented. The discussions are part of an effort to develop fast neutron alternative technologies and optimal synergistic detection systems. Topics covered include: (1) general assessment of detection applications of neutronic techniques, (2) the US Argonne National Laboratory inelastic scattering approach; (3) the Russian Kurchatov Institute elastic scattering approach, and (4) benefits of combining the Argonne and Kurchatov approaches. Specific areas for modeling and analysis are noted. 11 refs., 8 figs.