Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays

Full Title

Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity > Detecting prohibited goods, e.g. weapons, explosives, hazardous substances, contraband or smuggled objects > Active interrogation, i.e. by irradiating objects or goods using external radiation sources, e.g. using gamma rays or cosmic rays

Classification Context

Section:

PHYSICS

Class:

MEASURING; TESTING

Subclass:

GEOPHYSICS; GRAVITATIONAL MEASUREMENTS; DETECTING MASSES OR OBJECTS; TAGS

Scope Notes

Glossary: Active Using ionising radiation impinging from an external source

Child Classifications

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