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Peer-reviewed scientific journal
Radiation Detection Technology and Methods is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published quarterly by Springer Science+Business Media on behalf of Institute
Radiation Detection Technology and Methods
Radiation_Detection_Technology_and_Methods
Plastic
the radiation detection application, CR-39 is used as a solid-state nuclear track detector (SSNTD) to detect the presence of ionizing radiation. Energetic
CR-39
Instrument used for measuring ionizing radiation
prominent use as a hand-held radiation survey instrument, the Geiger counter is perhaps one of the world's best-known radiation detection instruments. As such
Geiger_counter
Passive radiation detection device
Radiation Portal Monitors (RPMs) are passive radiation detection devices used for the screening of individuals, vehicles, cargo or other vectors for detection
Radiation_portal_monitor
Company in Sweetwater, United States
manufacturer of radiation detection and monitoring equipment such as geiger counters, scintillation counters, dosimeters, and other radiation detection equipment
Ludlum_Measurements
American industrial company
provider of wireless, gas and radiation detection instruments and systems that enable real-time safety and security threat detection to help mitigate risk, and
RAE_Systems
American electronics company
specialized handheld instruments and portal monitors capable of radiation detection and isotope identification. Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC)
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
Berkeley_Nucleonics_Corporation
Chemical compound
chemical compound with main use as a scintillator crystal for gamma radiation detection. Its chemical formula is Lu2(1-x)Y2xSiO5. The percentage of yttrium
Lutetium–yttrium oxyorthosilicate
Lutetium–yttrium_oxyorthosilicate
likelihood of detection. Further refinements are usually necessary to differentiate the neutron signal from the effects of other types of radiation. Since the
Neutron_detection
Spontaneous emission of light by a substance by non-thermal processes
Luminescence is the emission of optical radiation (ultraviolet, visible, or infrared) by a substance due to a process other than heating. In the broad
Luminescence
Type of radiological weapon
building of dirty bombs. They define the four main goals of radiation detection instruments as detection, verification, assessment and localization, and identification
Dirty_bomb
United States radiation detection holding company
US radiation detection holding company headquartered in Canoga Park, CA specializing in the development and manufacturing of radiation detection instrumentation
US_Nuclear_Corp
System that converts an analog signal into a digital signal
differential nonlinearity in analog-to-digital converters used in radiation detection systems. In those applications, the digital output codes of an ADC
Analog-to-digital_converter
Radiation detector
detectors are radiation detection instruments used in particle physics to detect the presence of ionizing particles, and in radiation protection applications
Gaseous_ionization_detector
Instrument for measuring ionizing radiation
fluoresces when struck by ionizing radiation. Cesium iodide (CsI) in crystalline form is used as the scintillator for the detection of protons and alpha particles
Scintillation_counter
fields, including semiconductor radiation detection, calculations of charge movement in proteins., or the detection of moving ions in vacuum for mass
Shockley–Ramo_theorem
Undesirable presence of radioactive substances
techniques are used to measure the levels of contamination by detection of the emitted radiation. Contamination monitoring depends entirely upon the correct
Radioactive_contamination
Pioneer
National Laboratory and began a long career of designing and developing radiation detection instrumentation that lead to the formation of a company that would
Howard_Clayton_Eberline
Chinese Government Agency
physics and technologies, radiation technologies, and their applications. The institute co-publishes the journal, Radiation Detection Technology and Methods
Institute of High Energy Physics
Institute_of_High_Energy_Physics
Range 300-3000 GHz of the electromagnetic spectrum
Terahertz radiation – also known as terahertz waves, tremendously high frequency (THF), T-rays, T-waves, T-light, or T-lux– consists of electromagnetic
Terahertz_radiation
Form of electromagnetic radiation
Infrared (IR; sometimes called infrared light) is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with wavelengths longer than that of visible light but shorter than
Infrared
Device measuring ionizing radiation exposure
A radiation dosimeter is a device that measures the dose uptake of external ionizing radiation. It is worn by the person being monitored when used as a
Dosimeter
Device used to detect, track, and/or identify ionising particles
detection of excitations of a quantum field. Counting efficiency List of particles Tail-pulse generator Knoll, Glenn F. (2010). Radiation detection and
Particle_detector
Sensor designed to detect flame or fire
in high voltage equipment and fire detection over high distances. In some detectors, a sensor for visible radiation (light) is added to the design. Closed-circuit
Flame_detector
List of academic journals in nuclear science and engineering
journals covering nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, reactor design, radiation detection, and related areas of nuclear technology. Acta Physica Polonica B
List of nuclear science journals
List_of_nuclear_science_journals
Aspect of relativity in physics
energy and angular momentum in gravitational radiation predicted by general relativity. This indirect detection of gravitational waves motivated further searches
Gravitational_wave
Harmful high-frequency radiation
Ionizing radiation, also spelled ionising radiation, consists of subatomic particles or electromagnetic waves that have enough energy per individual photon
Ionizing_radiation
Measure of ionization of air by ionizing radiation
Radiation exposure is a measure of the ionization of air due to ionizing radiation from photons. It is defined as the electric charge freed by such radiation
Radiation_exposure
2015 book by P. W. Singer and August Cole
“Nuclear Lend-Lease” program to counter China and Russia's Cherenkov radiation detection systems, Poland secretly lends several of its diesel-powered submarines
Ghost_Fleet_(novel)
Electronic fault caused by radiation
(masters). Concordia University (M. A. Sc. Thesis). T. Z. Fullem (2006). Radiation detection using single event upsets in memory chips. Binghamton University
Single-event_upset
High-altitude strategic reconnaissance aircraft developed from Martin RB-57D Canberra
reconnaissance involving high-altitude atmospheric sampling and radiation detection in support of nuclear test monitoring, but four of the 21 modified
Martin/General Dynamics RB-57F Canberra
Martin/General_Dynamics_RB-57F_Canberra
1944 US preparations to counter possible threats from Germany
the Victoreen Instrument Company in Cleveland developed portable radiation detection devices suitable for use in the field. In 1944, Major General Leslie
Operation_Peppermint
American military satellite
decoys. The Radiation Detection Experiment (RDE) was an experiment on the earth-facing side of LACE to detect electromagnetic radiation. It was designed
LACE_(satellite)
Ionizing radiation
the fundamental processes by which radiometric detection instruments detect and measure beta radiation. The ionization of gas is used in ion chambers
Beta_particle
Physical model of propagating energy
of many such detections will be interference consistent with wave properties. In homogeneous, isotropic media, electromagnetic radiation is a transverse
Electromagnetic_radiation
Form of electromagnetic radiation
Ultraviolet radiation (UV; sometimes called ultraviolet light) is electromagnetic radiation of wavelengths of 100–400 nanometers, shorter than that of
Ultraviolet
Radioactive isotope of caesium
In small amounts, it is used to calibrate radiation-detection equipment. In medicine, it is used in radiation therapy. In industry, it is used in flow
Caesium-137
Trace radiation from the early universe
The cosmic microwave background (CMB, CMBR), or relic radiation, is microwave radiation that fills all space in the observable universe. With a standard
Cosmic_microwave_background
High-energy particle, mainly originating outside the Solar System
background (CMB) radiation energy density at ≈0.25 eV/cm3. There are two main classes of detection methods. First, the direct detection of the primary cosmic
Cosmic_ray
Particle, atom or molecule with a net electrical charge
of water quality. The ionizing effect of radiation on a gas is extensively used for the detection of radiation such as alpha, beta, gamma, and X-rays.
Ion
Thermal electromagnetic radiation
Black-body radiation is the thermal electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body in thermodynamic equilibrium with its environment. A black body is an
Black-body_radiation
Lowest quantity observable with sufficient confidence above the background
The limit of detection (LOD or LoD) is the lowest signal, or the lowest corresponding quantity to be determined (or extracted) from the signal, that can
Detection_limit
Part of a Geiger counter
sensing element of the Geiger counter instrument used for the detection of ionizing radiation. It is named after Hans Geiger, who invented the principle
Geiger–Müller_tube
Emission of electrons when electromagnetic radiation hits a material
is the emission of electrons from a material caused by electromagnetic radiation such as ultraviolet light. Electrons emitted in this manner are called
Photoelectric_effect
Nuclear News. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2026. "Nuclear Power Radiation Monitoring Systems | Fluke Biomedical". "Our History". Centrus Energy
List of companies in the nuclear sector
List_of_companies_in_the_nuclear_sector
Aircraft in the Soviet Army
version carried film cameras, but later versions carried a TV or radiation detection payload, with data relayed to a ground station over a datalink. Some
Tupolev_Tu-143
Immediate emission of neutrons after nuclear fission
format) Mihalczo, John T. (November 19, 2004), "Radiation Detection From Fission" (PDF), Radiation Detection From Fission, ORNL/TM-2004/234, Oak Ridge National
Prompt_neutron
Gaseous ionization detector
to measure particles of ionizing radiation. The key feature is its ability to measure the energy of incident radiation, by producing a detector output
Proportional_counter
Terrorism involving nuclear material or weapons
but their radiation detection gear arrived at a different airport. Federal officials then rented a fleet of vans to carry concealed radiation detectors
Nuclear_terrorism
Subatomic particle with no charge
major challenge in fast neutron detection is discerning such signals from erroneous signals produced by gamma radiation in the same detector. Methods such
Neutron
Electricity generation by nuclear fusion
and detection of radiation. Library Genesis. Washington, DC : Taylor & Francis. ISBN 978-1-56032-317-4. Knoll, Glenn F. (2010). Radiation detection and
Fusion_power
US Coast Guard school in Charleston, South Carolina
Officer. Radiation Detection Level II Operators Course: This is a three-day course that prepares Coast Guard personnel to conduct radiation detection operations
Maritime Law Enforcement Academy
Maritime_Law_Enforcement_Academy
American non-military armored vehicle
radiological, nuclear and explosive threats CS gas deployment nozzles Radiation detection systems A backup camera Thermographic camera systems Floodlights
Lenco_BearCat
Chemical element with atomic number 51 (Sb)
1016/0022-3107(70)90058-4. Ahmed, Syed Naeem (2007). Physics and engineering of radiation detection. Academic Press. p. 51. Bibcode:2007perd.book.....A. ISBN 978-0-12-045581-2
Antimony
Electromagnetic radiation from a charged particle in a medium
Cherenkov radiation (/tʃərɛŋˈkɒf/) is an electromagnetic radiation emitted when a charged particle (such as an electron) passes through a dielectric medium
Cherenkov_radiation
Converts light into current
semiconductor diode sensitive to photon radiation, such as visible light, infrared or ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and gamma rays. It produces an electrical
Photodiode
Rutherford and Frederick Soddy. They developed chemical separation and radiation measurement techniques on terrestrial radioactive substances. During the
Radioanalytical_chemistry
Short-range Iranian Air defense system
air defense system comprised two missiles along with an airborne radiation detection system mounted on an Aras 2 vehicle. The guidance of these missiles
Majid_(air_defense_system)
Shipping terminal in Djibouti City, Djibouti
American National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) installed radiation detection equipment at the Port of Djibouti, including the container terminal
Port_of_Doraleh
Brazilian-American scientist (born 1976)
over 25 years of experience driving technological breakthroughs in radiation detection, electronics, and high-performance electric vehicles. Cardoso won
Guilherme_"Bill"_Cardoso
American musician (1928–2025)
Baird-Atomic, which made scientific and industrial instruments, including radiation detection and spectroscopy. Lehrer was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1955.
Tom_Lehrer
in the area of radiation detection. scintillation and luminescent environment materials science; fundamental researches of radiation and matter interaction;
Institute for Scintillation Materials
Institute_for_Scintillation_Materials
Radiation measurement instrument
Survey meters in radiation protection are hand-held ionising radiation measurement instruments used to check such as personnel, equipment and the environment
Survey_meter
civilian accidents involving radioactive materials or involving ionizing radiation from artificial sources such as x-ray tubes and particle accelerators
List of civilian radiation accidents
List_of_civilian_radiation_accidents
Series of devices detecting nuclear explosions
A nuclear detonation detection system (NDDS) is a device or a series of devices that are able to indicate, and pinpoint a nuclear explosion has occurred
Nuclear detonation detection system
Nuclear_detonation_detection_system
Citizen Radiation Detection Network in Japan". The Atlantic. Retrieved 12 April 2011. Alvarez, Marcelino (May 7, 2011). "RDTN.org: Radiation Detection Hardware
Radiation_monitoring_in_Japan
Academic journal
2020 impact factor of 1.898. Radiation Measurements is derived from the following former titles: Nuclear Track Detection (1977-1978) Nuclear Tracks (1979-1981)
Radiation_Measurements
Spectral density of light emitted by a black body
In physics, Planck's law (also Planck radiation law) describes the spectral density of electromagnetic radiation emitted by a black body in thermal equilibrium
Planck's_law
Gas ionization process
Paschen's law Photoelectric effect Townsend (unit) Glenn F Knoll. Radiation Detection and Measurement, third edition 2000. John Wiley and sons, ISBN 0-471-07338-5
Townsend_discharge
World War II radar research organization at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Radiation Laboratory (commonly called the Rad Lab) was a radar research program operating at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during
MIT_Radiation_Laboratory
American scientist
semiconducting devices (invented with Jr Edward Pasierb) US2975286A Radiation detection (invented with Joseph J. Loferski) CA543100A Secondary electron emitter
Paul_Rappaport
Gas-filled radiation detector
ionization detector, and is widely used for the detection and measurement of many types of ionizing radiation, including X-rays, gamma rays, alpha particles
Ionization_chamber
US federal law enforcement agency
2008, National Public Radio's Morning Edition reported that CBP radiation-detection equipment at ports is "better at detecting kitty litter than dangerous
United States Customs and Border Protection
United_States_Customs_and_Border_Protection
Measurement for ionizing radiation
cps are the rate of detection events registered by the measuring instrument, not the rate of emission from the source of radiation. For radioactive decay
Counts_per_minute
Failure mode in MOSFET circuits
Gabrielli, A.; Demarchi, D.; Weber, M. (June 2009). "Novel approaches to radiation detection and readout using the latchup effect". Nuclear Instruments and Methods
Latch-up
Disintegration of atomic nuclei from high-energy EM radiation
1016/0022-3107(70)90058-4. Ahmed, S. N. (2007). Physics and Engineering of Radiation Detection. p. 51. Bibcode:2007perd.book.....A. ISBN 978-0-12-045581-2. Handbook
Photodisintegration
Czech technology company
such as composites. Radiation detection – When combined with drones or moving robots, the technology can locate a source of radiation. Space weather monitoring
Advacam
US Department of Energy reservation in Nevada
case with Area 1, background radiation levels make Area 11 suitable for realistic training in methods of radiation detection. Area 12 held 61 nuclear tests
Nevada_Test_Site
Electrical device which utilizes a sensor to detect nearby motion
motion detection are in wide use: Passive infrared (PIR) sensors are sensitive to a person's skin temperature through emitted black-body radiation at mid-infrared
Motion_detector
Device measuring ionizing radiation
In ionizing radiation detection physics, a semiconductor detector is a device that uses a semiconductor (usually silicon or germanium) to measure the
Semiconductor_detector
Electrode in a vacuum tube
Engineers Vol. 10, No. 5 (Oct. 1922), pages 320-343 Glenn F Knoll - Radiation Detection and Measurement 3rd ed, 1999, P270, ISBN 0-471-07338-5. Albert W
Dynode
Technique of measuring electromagnetic spectra
terahertz radiation. The generation and detection scheme is sensitive to the sample's effect on both the amplitude and the phase of the terahertz radiation. Typically
Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy
Terahertz_time-domain_spectroscopy
English chemistry and physics researcher (1844–1894)
low-power consumption microelectronics applications, as well as gamma radiation detection. In addition to his researches in organic chemistry, Wright published
Charles_Romley_Alder_Wright
Nuclear Physicist
II. Omohundro's notable work included aiding in the creation of radiation detection devices, portable neutron detectors, and holding patents for scintillation
Robert_Johnson_Omohundro
Time after an event when a detector can't record another event
Patil, Amol (2010). Dead time and count loss determination for radiation detection systems in high count rate applications (PhD Thesis). p. 2148. Lucke
Dead_time
particle physics and radiation detection. All gaseous ionization detectors are able to collect the electrons released by ionizing radiation, guiding them to
Gas_electron_multiplier
Apparent unusual observation in the sky
was about to fire a missile on one of the UFOs. Apparent remote radiation detection, some noted in FBI and CIA documents occurring over government nuclear
Unidentified_flying_object
Type of RF connector
available. McGregor, Douglas; Shultis, J. Kenneth (19 August 2020). Radiation Detection: Concepts, Methods, and Devices. CRC Press. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-000-03858-3
SHV_connector
Type of crystal structure
"Lithium-doped two-dimensional perovskite scintillator for wide-range radiation detection". Communications Materials. 1 (1): 37. Bibcode:2020CoMat...1...37X
Perovskite_(structure)
Topics referred to by the same term
Ludlum may refer to: Ludlum Measurements, an American manufacturer of radiation detection and monitoring equipment David M. Ludlum (1910–1997), American historian
Ludlum
capital firm. Tracerlab originated from a group of alumni from MIT's Radiation Laboratory, the wartime radar research facility. In early 1946, John R
Tracerlab
Ionizing radiation that presents as free neutrons
Neutron radiation is a form of ionizing radiation that presents as free neutrons. Typical phenomena are nuclear fission or nuclear fusion causing the
Neutron_radiation
Greatest energy a photon scattered on an electron can transfer to it
scattered electrons is known as the Compton continuum. Knoll, Glenn F. Radiation Detection and Measurement 2000. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Prekeges, Jennifer
Compton_edge
Cyberattack via an industry's supply chain
airport, the Kyiv Metro, pharmaceutical companies, and Chernobyl's radiation detection systems. It also spread globally, impacting organizations in Russia
Supply_chain_attack
United States nuclear emergency response unit
their radiation detection gear arrived at a different airport. Federal officials then resorted to renting a fleet of vans to carry concealed radiation detectors
Nuclear Emergency Support Team
Nuclear_Emergency_Support_Team
American physicist
Testing method and apparatus, 1937. Radiation measuring device, 1953. Radiation meter, 1954. Radiation detection device, 1956. Method of using and manufacturing
Gioacchino_Failla
Penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation
A gamma ray, also known as gamma radiation (symbol γ), is a penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation arising from high-energy interactions like the
Gamma_ray
Chemical element with atomic number 48 (Cd)
45 (3) 030001. doi:10.1088/1674-1137/abddae. Knoll, G. F. (2000). Radiation Detection and Measurement. Wiley. p. 505. ISBN 978-0-471-07338-3. Rolof (1795)
Cadmium
Electromagnetic radiation generated by the thermal motion of particles
Thermal radiation is electromagnetic radiation emitted by the thermal motion of particles in matter. All matter with a temperature greater than absolute
Thermal_radiation
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