Radiation Science Lab (8330)

The Radiation Science Laboratory plays a crucial role in analyzing and measuring nuclear radiations and radioactive materials over a wide range of applications and across various fields, such as environmental monitoring, safety, industrial and medical applications, and research.

The facility features four main types of detectors:

• Geiger-Muller (GM) Counters are versatile devices that detect alpha, beta, and gamma radiation by ionizing gas within a tube, producing electrical pulses that indicate radiation levels. They are fundamental for real-time monitoring and safety assessments.
• Scintillator Detectors based on scintillating materials and light conversion into an electrical signal, allowing for effective gamma-ray spectroscopy with large volume detectors, making them ideal for a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring.
• Alpha Detectors paired with other instruments are utilized for alpha spectroscopy, essential for environmental assessments and for the monitoring alpha-emitting isotopes like radon.
• High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) Detectors operating at cryogenic temperatures, provide high-resolution gamma-ray spectroscopy capabilities to accurately identify isotopes based on energy spectra, making them invaluable for environment sample characterization, nuclear physics research, and radioactive waste management.