The instinctive reaction when measuring nuclear radiation is to think of a Geiger counter, as the low-pressure gas tube detectors have entered our popular culture through the Cold War. A G-M tube ...

When you think of a radiation detector, you’re probably thinking of a Geiger tube and its high voltage circuitry. That isn’t the only way to measure gamma radiation, though, and [Alan] has a ...

Radiation detectors act as the "eyes" for scientists, enabling the observation and study of nuclear radiation and microscopic particles. Traditional detectors, however, often struggle with low ...

NEW YORK -- A neutrino detector submerged in the Mediterranean Sea has sniffed out the most energetic ghost particle yet, scientists reported Wednesday. The newly detected neutrino is around 30 times ...

Undersea detectors anchored deep in the Mediterranean Sea found an ultra-high-energy neutrino, a particle that opens a new window onto the cosmos.

Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) detectors, introduced by Prof. Fabio Sauli in 1997, have become essential tracking devices in ...

After a PET scan, how long does a patient need to wait before using public transportation without setting off radiation detectors? » Does a patient need to restrict his or her activities after a ...

VeriFinder combines fast and accurate threat detection with calibration- and maintenance-free operation Symetrica is to launch a handheld radiation detector that combines high-accuracy, high-speed ...

A helicopter outfitted with radiological detection equipment has been making low-altitude flights over New Orleans and ...