Laser applications and other topics in quantum electronics

On distant neutron logging (laser methods)

L. A. Rivlin

Moscow State Institute of Radio-Engineering, Electronics and Automation (Technical University)

Abstract: We discuss the concept of remote inspection of the isotopic composition of objects in space by products of nuclear reactions (including the fission of heavy isotopes), initiated by directed accelerated beams of ultracold neutrons. Despite the partial unavailability of quantitative estimates of specific situations, the proposed approach is internally consistent. We emphasise the urgency of development the problem in question and offer directions for further research.

Keywords: quantum nucleonics, ultracold neutrons, laser acceleration of neutrons, inspection of the isotopic composition of remote natural and man-made space objects, fission of heavy nuclei.

PACS: 25.85.Ec, 32.10.Bi, 42.62.-b

Received: 28.02.2011
Revised: 20.01.2012

 English version: Quantum Electronics, 2012, 42:3, 277–279

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