The potential of prompt gamma analysis based on inelastic scattering of 2.5 MeV neutrons for a rapid characterization of NdFeB permanent magnets is investigated by means of numerical simulations using an HPGe detector and a CZT detector-array. The results show that rapid assay of a 42 g magnet can be achieved in some minutes when the neutron flux at sample position is about 1.6 × 10 9 cm −2 s −1 and the detector count rate limited to 500 kcps. Such a high neutron flux could be delivered by a compact 5 MeV proton accelerator with a thick beryllium target for neutron production through the 9 Be(p,xn) 9 Be.
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