What is a Survey Meter? A survey meter is a portable handheld, electronic instrument used to detect radiation. It is recommended that a "pancake" type Geiger Mueller (GM) probe be used for isotopes ...

A multi-institutional team of physicists and engineers has developed a laser-based radiation detection system that operates ...

The Radiation Safety Office recommends frequent surveys of hands and other skin areas to identify and rectify contamination, thus preventing significant doses and internal exposures. An operating ...

Turkey-based Seven Sensor has developed a new thermopile pyranometer for the monitoring of solar radiation in photovoltaic ...

Considering that an average gamma radiation event produces only around 10 nanoamps for about 50 microseconds, a lot of amplification (100,000x), low noise, and high bandwidth are a must.

An IAEA radiation monitoring technician conducts a functional test on a portable surface contamination meter using a sealed radioactive source. The electronics, background response and a response to ...

A purported confidential letter claiming that the Pakistan government has confirmed a radiation leak in the country is going ...