Electromagnetic Phantom Exorcises Specters of Metal Detector Tests

Wednesday, December 24, 2008 - 10:28 in Physics & Chemistry

An electromagnetic phantom--a carbon and polymer mixture that simulates the human body--is being readied by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for its upcoming role as a standardized performance test for walk-through metal detectors such as those used at airports.

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