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Homeland Security

DHS S&T Issues RFI for Coherent X-Ray Scattering Technology

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

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The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is conducting market research related to the further development of Coherent X-Ray Scattering (CXS) or Diffraction (CXD) technology as a reliable for identifying and or detecting explosives in airport luggage. The Request for Information is being issued to ascertain the level of interest and capabilities of private industry to develop prototype systems suitable for laboratory assessment by the government. CXS is a critical element in the broader Manhattan II…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

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