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Book Synopsis
1. Introduction.- 2. Historical Development.- 3. Mathematical and Physical Foundations.- 4. Neutron Sources.- 4.1 Thermal Neutron Reactors.- 4.2 Accelerators.- 4.3 Radioisotopes.- 4.4 Sub-Critical Assemblies.- 4.5 Comparison of Neutron Sources.- 5. Neutron Beam.- 5.1 Nuclear Cross-Sections.- 5.2 Calculation of The Cross-Sections of Compounds.- 5.3 Neutron Moderation.- 5.4 Attenuation Coefficients.- 5.5 Utilization of The Attenuation of Radiation in Radiography.- 6. Imaging Techniques.- 6.1 Direct Exposure Technique.- 6.2 Transfer Technique.- 6.3 Track-Etch Technique Using Nitrocellulose Film.- 6.4 Dynamic Imaging Methods.- 6.5 Tomography.- 6.6 Comparison of Various Imaging Techniques.- 7. Image Recorders.- 7.1 Photographic Film.- 7.2 Nitrocellulose Film.- 7.3 Comparison Between Silver-Halide and Nitrocellulose Film With Regard to Image Recording and Quality.- 8. Converters.- 8.1 Converters for Direct and Transfer Technique.- 8.2 Converters for Photographic Film Imaging.- 8.3 Converters
Table of Contents
Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Historical Development. 3. Mathematical and Physical Foundations. 4. Neutron Sources. 5. Neutron Beam. 6. Imaging Techniques. 7. Image Recorders. 8. Converters. 9. Neutron Radiography Facilities. 10. Collimators. 11. Radiographic Techniques. 12. Exposure Facilities. 13. Processing of Films. 14. Radiographic Darkroom and Accessories. 15. Viewing of Neutron Radiographs. 16. Measuring Dimensions from Neutron Radiographs. 17. Indicators for Image Quality Control. 18. Typical Applications of Neutron Radiography. 19. Dynamic Neutron Radiography. 20. Standards in the Field of Neutron Radiography. 21. Neutron Radiography Facilities in The European Communities. 22. Terminology and Definitions. 23. Useful Data. References, Index.
