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CURRENT TRENDS IN IONIZING RADIATION DETECTION

  • Wehe David K. (Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences University of Michigan)
  • Published : 2006.06.01
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Abstract

Ionizing radiation is a both a natural and man-made phenomena that plays a major role in contemporary applications. The detection of this radiation has evolved over the past several decades from simple observations to precise measurements in space, time, and energy, even in harsh environmental conditions. Tn this paper, we present a snapshot of the current state-of-the-art in radiation measurement technology, highlighting the major applications and detector developments.

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