After the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, radiation measurement became newly relevant for a lot of people. Geiger-Müller tubes, previously a curiosity, became simultaneously important and ...

Detecting radiation is a fundamental necessity for national security, but doing so effectively and at a distance is a tall ...

After the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster, radiation measurement became newly relevant for a lot of people. Geiger-Müller tubes, previously a curiosity, became simultaneously important and ...

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 ...

This publication provides information on the implementation of quality assurance and quality control programmes for the measurement of radioactivity related to the practice of nuclear medicine. It is ...

Portable meters remain available for lending at Oliver ... A naturally-occuring element found in soil and rock, radon is a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer with prolonged exposure.