Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYSIS OF ELEMENTS IN BULK SUBSTANCE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003102574
Kind Code:
B1
Abstract:
A substance analyzer (110) utilizing Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis for identifying characteristics of a substance and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The analyzer (110) is small enough to be portable and to allow its use in many applications where current analyzers cannot be utilized. The analyzer (110) uses a neutron radiation source (120) and a gamma-ray detector (140) to activate the sample material (130) and detect the prompt gamma rays emitted by the sample material (130). A novel housing for such an analyzer and method for making the housing are also described. Novel methods of operating such an analyzer including via a communications network are also disclosed. Also disclosed are data analysis methods that improve the accuracy and sensitivity of the results of such material analysis.
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Inventors:
LINGREN CLINTON L (US)
COOK DAVID B (US)
MILLER JAMES F (US)
FOSTER STEPHEN J (US)
COOK DAVID B (US)
MILLER JAMES F (US)
FOSTER STEPHEN J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/016702
Publication Date:
March 04, 2004
Filing Date:
May 27, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SABIA INC (US)
LINGREN CLINTON L (US)
COOK DAVID B (US)
MILLER JAMES F (US)
FOSTER STEPHEN J (US)
LINGREN CLINTON L (US)
COOK DAVID B (US)
MILLER JAMES F (US)
FOSTER STEPHEN J (US)
International Classes:
G01N23/225; G01T3/06; (IPC1-7): G01N31/00
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