American Science & Engineering (ASEI) 10-K 2001 FY Annual report

EXHIBIT 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

    As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of our reports included in this Form 10-K, into the Company's previously filed Registration Statement Nos. 033-61903, 333-05795, 333-05797, 333-09257, 333-13259, 333-27927, 333-27929, 333-69717, 333-91801, and 333-53842.

Boston, Massachusetts
July 12, 2001