A Neutron Source Imaging Detector for Nuclear Arms Treaty Verification

A detector design that is capable of finding the image of neutron sources within a nuclear missile is discussed. The method involves the double scatter of a neutron in an array of organic scintillator elements and the partial reconstruction of the incident neutron direction vector from the information the array provides. The Monte Carlo simulation results for a basic design and several modifications are presented. The results of an experimental demonstration of the technique using a crude prototype detector are given. Problems expected in a real application are discussed.