Our primary CBRNE Homeland Security detectors (the D3S series) use our high sensitivity thermal neutron detector unit. This offers world-leading specification in a compact form which does not need cooling.
Being able to detect neutrons is important because smugglers or terrorists are likely to shield the nuclear material to prevent its detection by common radiation detectors.
Gamma radiation can be blocked by several centimetres of lead, concrete or steel, but neutrons need several feet of water or concrete to block them.
Kromek Group plc designs, develops and produces x-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the medical, CBRNe security, Homeland Security and civil nuclear radiation detection markets.