Radiation Detection is the process of detecting radiation. A radiation detector is a device that detects and measures ionizing radiation. They are commonly called survey meters or dosimeters, and there are various detection methods and detectors, each suitable for different types, energies, and intensities of radiation. There is also a radiation detector called a Geiger counter, which uses a Geiger-Muller tube (GM tube) to count radiation.
- Other types of radiation detectors include:
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- Ionization chambers
- Geiger-Muller (GM) tubes
- Scintillation counter
- REM counters (neutron radiation detectors)
- Semiconductor detectors
Most of these radiation detectors require a high voltage power supply for operation. Matsusada Precision manufactures and sells high voltage power supply modules used in radiation detectors.
- For detectors used in analysis, see "X-ray detectors".
- Related Terms:
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- Gamma Cameras
- Gamma Detectors
- Geiger Counter
- Geiger Mueller Tubes (GM Tubes)
- Radiation Monitor
- Scintillation Counter
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